nipperkin
English edit
Etymology edit
Probably from nip (“a dram or sip”) + -er + -kin as in kilderkin.
Noun edit
nipperkin (plural nipperkins)
- (archaic) A small cup or other vessel, of perhaps 1/8 pint in volume.
- (archaic) A small amount of beer, wine, or other liquid, of perhaps 1/8 pint in volume.