drappie

/ ˈdræpɪ /

noun

1. a little drop, esp a small amount of spirits

Example Sentences

The true Highlander always expects to drink a wee drappie with the coming and the parting guest.

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“You’re sure, Mr Craig, you winna tak’ a wee drappie?”

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“No, really,” said Craig at last; “I will not tak’ a wee drappie.

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“Weel, man, tak’ a wee drappie in your last cup.

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Archie and Craig were “in clipping-time” therefore, for there was roast duck on the table, and delightful potatoes all steaming hot, and, as usual, the black bottle of mountain dew, a “wee drappie” of which he tried in vain to get either Craig or Archie to swallow.

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