hip, on / upon the Old form(s): vpon
[wrestling] at a disadvantage, in an unfavourable position
MV I.iii.43[Shylock to himself, of Antonio] If I can catch him once upon the hip, / I will feed fat the ancient grudge I bear him
MV IV.i.331[Gratiano to Shylock] Now, infidel, I have you on the hip!
Oth II.i.296[Iago alone] I'll have our Michael Cassio on the hip
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