Nap

Meaning

Noun

●

In Sleep:

A

of

, especially one during the day.

●

A

or

,

on

or leather.

●

The common

, on some

, of the

the pile.

●

In British English:

A type of

in British

, based on the

' best tips.

●

In Card games:

A

in which

take

;

Napoleon.

●

A

to

in the

Napoleon.

●

In Northern England English & Scottish English:

A

, bowl.

●

Acronym of non-aggression principle.

●

Acronym of non-aggression pact.

Verb

●

In Sleep:

To

; to

for a

, especially during the day.

●

To be off

guard.

●

To form or

a

or

on (fabric or leather).

●

To

; to nab.

●

In Cooking:

To

(something) with a

. (usually in the passive)

Sourced from

Origin

nap

English

nappe

Middle English (1100-1500)

nappen

Middle English (1100-1500)

hnappian

Old English (ca. 450-1100)

napper

French

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