transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈda-pər ]
adjective
Etymology: Middle English dapyr, from Middle Dutch dapper quick, strong; akin to Old High German tapfar heavy, Old Church Slavic debelŭ thick
Date: 15th century
1.
a. : neat and trim in appearance
b. : very spruce and stylish
2. : alert and lively in movement and manners
• dap·per·ly adverb
• dap·per·ness noun