rappee

[ ra-pee ]

noun

1. a strong snuff made from dark, rank tobacco leaves.

rappee

/ ræˈpiː /

noun

1. a moist English snuff of the 18th and 19th centuries

Word History and Origins

Origin of rappee¹

1730–40; < French râpé grated (past participle of râper ); rape ³

Word History and Origins

Origin of rappee¹

C18: from French tabac râpé , literally: scraped tobacco, from râper to scrape; see rape ³, rasp ¹

Example Sentences

He finished and took his snuff with zest, seeing that it was still rappee, and handed me the box with great composure.

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Likewise, I came to carry a snuff-box, and to consume in secret huge quantities of rappee.

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Like other great men, this Pasha makes a great consumption of rappee, and empties nearly a box a-day.

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Pray, Sir' (to Mr. Armstrong), 'do me the honour to try this snuff, 'tis real French rappee.

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Dr. Deane took a small pinch of Rappee, and then touched his nose lightly with his lavendered handkerchief.

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