nappa

or na·pa

[ nap-uh, nah-puh ]

noun

1. a very soft glove leather made from the skin of a sheep, kid, or goat.

nappa

/ ˈnæpə /

noun

1. a soft leather, used in gloves and clothes, made from sheepskin, lambskin, or kid

Word History and Origins

Origin of nappa¹

1895–1900; named after Napa, California

Word History and Origins

Origin of nappa¹

C19: named after Napa, California, where it was originally made

Example Sentences

Keeping to the north side of the river, we come to Nappa Hall at a distance of a little over a mile to the east of Askrigg.

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That's all right, but remember that Nappa Bill is your open enemy.

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Vasquez kindly relieved me of that trifle in the Nappa Valley.

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The bullet struck Nappa Bill about the middle of the wrist, and with a fearful oath he allowed his knife to drop on the floor.

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The leader wore his arm in a sling, and Harkaway had no difficulty in recognizing the familiar features of Nappa Bill.

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