~ 1
■ noun a chain attached to a watch for carrying in a waistcoat or waistband pocket.
↘a small ornament attached to a watch chain.
↘(also ~ pocket ) a small pocket for carrying a watch.
↘a tab on a key ring.
Origin
C17: origin uncertain; prob. related to Ger. dialect Fuppe 'pocket'.
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~ 2
■ verb ( ~s , ~bing , ~bed ) ( ~ someone off ) deceitfully attempt to satisfy someone by making excuses or giving them something inferior.
↘( ~ something off on ) give something inferior to.
Origin
ME (in the sense 'cheat out of'): origin uncertain; perh. related to Ger. foppen 'deceive, banter', or to fop .