nappie
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a variation of
nappy.
nappynounliquor, especially ale.
Example Sentences
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In Scotch:— "Chin cherry, Moo merry, Nose nappie, Ee winkie, Broo brinkie, Cock-up jinkie."
From The Child and Childhood in Folk-Thought Studies of the Activities and Influences of the Child Among Primitive Peoples, Their Analogues and Survivals in the Civilization of To-Day by Alexander F. Chamberlain
The plain was snaw-white when ye began y'r bit nappie.
From Lords of the North by Agnes C. (Agnes Christina) Laut
Takkin's nappie over his wee drappie in's ainhameithinglenook.
From Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) by Various