pipper

[ pip-er ]

noun

1. the center of the reticule of a gunsight.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pipper¹

pip ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Many theories have been put forward, but none of them—with the exception, perhaps, of Herman Pipper—possess the ring of truth.

From Project Gutenberg

It seems 'most too lucky that I've got on so well, spite of Pipper's taking the figs.

From Project Gutenberg