rappee

[ ra-pee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

rappee

/ ræˈpiː /

Origin of rappee¹

1730–40; < French râpé grated (past participle of râper ); rape ³

Origin of rappee¹

C18: from French tabac râpé , literally: scraped tobacco, from râper to scrape; see rape ³, rasp ¹

He finished and took his snuff with zest, seeing that it was still rappee, and handed me the box with great composure.

Likewise, I came to carry a snuff-box, and to consume in secret huge quantities of rappee.

Like other great men, this Pasha makes a great consumption of rappee, and empties nearly a box a-day.

Pray, Sir' (to Mr. Armstrong), 'do me the honour to try this snuff, 'tis real French rappee.

Dr. Deane took a small pinch of Rappee, and then touched his nose lightly with his lavendered handkerchief.

April 18, 2024petrichor

[pet-ri-kawr]

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