drappie

noun

drap·​pie

variants or drappy

ˈdrapē,

-pi

plural drappies

1

chiefly Scottish : a small amount of liquid

2

chiefly Scottish : intoxicating drink

was unco fond o' the drappie

—James Ballantine

Word History

Etymology

drap entry 2 + -ie, -y

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