Fip

/fɪp/ noun

Definition

A dialectal or archaic term, possibly referring to a small amount or a flick of something.

Etymology

Obscure origin, possibly dialectal English or Scottish. Limited historical documentation of usage.

Kelly Says

Some words are so rare they're barely remembered even by historians—'fip' is one of those ghostly words that appears in old texts and then vanishes, like it was never quite real.

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