Proto-Sino-Tibetan: *gjū̆p
Meaning: cover
Tibetan: skjob (p. (b)skjabs, f. bskjab, i. skjob(s)) to protect, defend, preserve.
Kachin: gup2 to cover, as with a hat, gǝgup2 a hat.
Lushai: khūp to cover up (as head), khup (khuʔ) to close or shut (as book).
Lepcha: a-kóp 'feather(s)' ( < 'covering'?)
Comments: Garo dźaʔ-kop sandal (dźaʔ foot). Sh. 448.
