Defn: A sheet of partially felted fur before it is united to the hat body. Knight.
NAPPY
Nap"py, a. Etym: [From 1st Nap.]
1. Inclined to sleep; sleepy; as, to feel nappy.
2. Tending to cause sleepiness; serving to make sleepy; strong; heady; as, nappy ale. [Obs.] Wyatt.
NAPPY
Nap"py, a. Etym: [From 3d Nap.]
Defn: Having a nap or pile; downy; shaggy. Holland.
NAPPY
Nap"py, n.; pl. Nappies. Etym: [OE. nap, AS. hnæp cup, bowl. See
Hanaper.]
Defn: A round earthen dish, with a flat bottom and sloping sides.
[Written also nappie.]
NAP-TAKING
Nap"-tak`ing, n.
Defn: A taking by surprise; an unexpected onset or attack. Carew.