Definition of nipperkin in English:

nipperkin

(also nepperkin)

noun ˈnɪpəkɪn

rare

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

Definition of nipperkin in US English:

nipperkin

(also nepperkin)

nounˈnɪpəkɪn

rare

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

词汇	nipperkin
释义	Definition of nipperkin in English: nipperkin (also nepperkin) noun ˈnɪpəkɪn rare The quantity of liquid that can be contained in a nipperkin; a small quantity of ale, wine, spirits, etc. Chiefly Scottish in later 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. Definition of nipperkin in US English: nipperkin (also nepperkin) nounˈnɪpəkɪn rare The quantity of liquid that can be contained in a nipperkin; a small quantity of ale, wine, spirits, etc. Chiefly Scottish in later 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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