sippet

[ sip-it ]

noun

1. a small bit; fragment.
2. a small piece of bread or the like for dipping in liquid food, as in gravy or milk; a small sop.
3. a crouton.

sippet

/ ˈsɪpɪt /

noun

1. a small piece of something, esp a piece of toast or fried bread eaten with soup or gravy

Word History and Origins

Origin of sippet¹

First recorded in 1520–30; sip + -et

Word History and Origins

Origin of sippet¹

C16: used as diminutive of sop ; see -et

Example Sentences

A sop in the moonshine must have been a sippet in this dish.

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