sippet

noun

sip·​pet ˈsi-pət How to pronounce sippet (audio)
chiefly British
: a small bit of toast or fried bread especially for garnishing

Word History

Etymology

alteration of sop

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sippet was in 1530

Dictionary Entries Near sippet

Cite this Entry

“Sippet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sippet. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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