Etymology:
The word "nappy" is derived from the following:
Meaning:
Nappy refers to something:
Origin:
The term "nappy" emerged in the 18th century, initially used to describe a nap or the state of napping. By the 19th century, it had extended to cover items or conditions associated with naps, such as nappy blankets and nappy-headed (a term used to describe woolly hair).
Usage Notes:
Etymology Middle English napkyn Old French nape Late Latin nappa cloth used for wi
Etymology Middle English napron from Old French naperon napron diminutive of nape
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