ˈdau̇p, ˈdəu̇p noun
( -s )
Etymology: modification of Dutch dop eggshell, from Middle Dutch; akin to Middle Low German dop pot, Middle High German topf, and probably to Old English dyppan to dip — more at dip
1. Scotland : the end or bottom of something: as
a. : the rounded end of an egg
b. : the end of a burned-down candle
c. : buttocks
2. : a special heddle used in leno weaving