I. ˈnap noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English cnæp; akin to Old English cnotta knot
Date: before 12th century
1. chiefly dialect : a crest of a hill : summit
2. chiefly dialect : a small hill
II. transitive verb
( knapped ; knap·ping )
Etymology: Middle English knappen, of imitative origin
Date: 15th century
1. dialect British : rap II,1
2. : to break with a quick blow ; especially : to shape (as flints) by breaking off pieces
3. dialect British : snap , crop
4. dialect British : chatter
• knap·per noun