First Known Use: before 12th century
Dictionary
1knap
noun \ˈnap\
Definition of KNAP
1
chiefly dialect : a crest of a hill : summit
2
chiefly dialect : a small hill
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Origin of KNAP
Middle English, from Old English cnæp; akin to Old English cnotta knot
2knap
verb
knappedknap·ping
Definition of KNAP
transitive verb
1
dial British : 2rap 1
2
: to break with a quick blow; especially : to shape (as flints) by breaking off pieces
Origin of KNAP
Middle English knappen, of imitative origin
First Known Use: 15th century
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