drappie

/ ˈdræpɪ /

noun

1. a little drop, esp a small amount of spirits

Example Sentences

The true Highlander always expects to drink a wee drappie with the coming and the parting guest.

From Project Gutenberg

Takkin's nappie over his wee drappie in's ainhameithinglenook.

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In the reception-room have the words, "a wee drappie," framed in pine.

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He "had na use for a consairn that compelled a mon to walk three miles to get a wee drappie—and lose three months' siller."

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He was a good boon companion and liked "a wee drappie" (nip) himself as well as anyone.

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