Main Entry:

dap·per

Pronunciation:

\ˈda-pər\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Middle English dapyr, from Middle Dutch dapper quick, strong; akin to Old High German tapfar heavy, Old Church Slavic debelŭ thick

Date:

15th century

1 a: neat and trim in appearance b: very spruce and stylish2: alert and lively in movement and manners

— dap·per·ly adverb

— dap·per·ness noun