英语词汇“nipperkin”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

nipperkin

/ˈnɪpəkɪn/

(also nepperkin) Now rare

noun

The quantity of liquid that can be contained in a nipperkin; a small quantity of ale, wine, spirits, etc. Chiefly Scottish in later use.

Also in extended use..

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in William Phillip (fl. 1596–1619), translator. Origin uncertain. Perhaps from a Dutch diminutive formation from nippen to sip; compare Dutch nippertje, Dutch regional nipken, knipken. Alternatively, perhaps compare Middle Dutch nipelkijn, nypelkin (rare) a type of game, or perhaps compare nip.

单词	nipperkin
释义	nipperkin /ˈnɪpəkɪn/ (also nepperkin) Now rare noun The quantity of liquid that can be contained in a nipperkin; a small quantity of ale, wine, spirits, etc. Chiefly Scottish in later use. Also in extended use.. Origin Early 17th century; earliest use found in William Phillip (fl. 1596–1619), translator. Origin uncertain. Perhaps from a Dutch diminutive formation from nippen to sip; compare Dutch nippertje, Dutch regional nipken, knipken. Alternatively, perhaps compare Middle Dutch nipelkijn, nypelkin (rare) a type of game, or perhaps compare nip.
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