schnapps


schnapps

noun \ˈshnaps\
plural schnapps

Definition of SCHNAPPS

: any of various liquors of high alcoholic content; especially : strong Holland gin

Origin of SCHNAPPS

German Schnaps, literally, dram of liquor, from Low German snaps dram, mouthful, from snappen to snap
First Known Use: 1796

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