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Definition of Nappie
1. a diaper [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Nappie
Literary usage of Nappie
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Fortnightly Review (1872)
"When Mr. nappie had got so far as this in his explanation he was almost in tears.
... The horse had now been surrendered to Mr. nappie, and Frank suggested ..."
2. An Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language: To which is Prefixed, a by John Jamieson (1880)
"Expert, skilful, ready, S. ; nappie is also used. 2. Desirous, eager, and ready
for, as, ... nappie, adj. Strong, vigorous; "a nappie callan," a strong boy, ..."
3. A Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language ...: Supplement by John Jamieson (1825)
"nappie, adj. Expl. " Brittle."] Add to etymon ; It indeed properly signifies that
... nappie, adj. Strong, vigorous ; " a nappie callan," a strong boy, ..."
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