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knap

3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. knap (verb)
  2. napper (noun)
  3. napper (noun)

2knap

verb
knappedknap·ping

Definition of KNAP

transitive verb
1
dialect British : 2rap 1
2
: to break with a quick blow; especially : to shape (as flints) by breaking off pieces
3
dialect British : snap, crop
4
dialect British : chatter
— knap·per noun

Origin of KNAP

Middle English knappen, of imitative origin
First Known Use: 15th century

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