~ 1
■ verb ( ~s , ~ping , ~ped ) dated or N. English take (drink or liquid food) by sips or spoonfuls.
■ noun
1》 a sip.
2》 N. English & Irish alcoholic drink.
Origin
OE sūpan (v.), sūpa (n.), of Gmc origin.
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~ 2
■ verb ( ~s , ~ping , ~ped ) dated eat ~per.
Origin
ME: from OFr. ~er , of Gmc origin; related to ~ 1 .