Definition of Nap

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1 the raised pile on textiles, esp. velvet. 2 a soft downy surface. 3 Austral. colloq. blankets, bedding, swag.

Derivation of Nap: Middle English noppe from Middle Dutch, Middle Low German noppe ‘nap’, noppen ‘trim nap from’

Definition of Nap

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1 the raised pile on textiles, esp. velvet. 2 a soft downy surface. 3 Austral. colloq. blankets, bedding, swag.

Derivation of Nap: Middle English noppe from Middle Dutch, Middle Low German noppe ‘nap’, noppen ‘trim nap from’