THREAP

Threap (thrēp), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Threaped (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Threaping.] [[AS. þreápian to reprove.]] [Written also threpe, and threip.] 1. 1. To call; to name.
2. 2. To maintain obstinately against denial or contradiction; also, to contend or argue against (another) with obstinacy; to chide; as, he threaped me down that it was so. Burns.
3. 3. To beat, or thrash. Halliwell.
4. 4. To cozen, or cheat. Halliwell.