"nippitate" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˈnɪpɪtət/ Forms: more nippitate [comparative], most nippitate [superlative]
Etymology: From nip. Head templates: {{en-adj}} nippitate (comparative more nippitate, superlative most nippitate)
  1. (archaic, humorous, said of ale or liquor) Peculiarly strong and pleasant Tags: archaic, humorous Related terms: nippitaty
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