hap 1
/hap/ , n. , v. , happed, happing .
n.
1. one's luck or lot.
2. an occurrence, happening, or accident.
v.i.
3. to happen: if it so hap.
[ 1150-1200; ME happ luck, chance; akin to OE gehaep fit, convenient; prob. akin to OCS kobu auspice, OIr cob victory ]
hap 2
/hap, ap/ , Chiefly Pennsylvania.
n.
1. a comforter or quilt.
v.t.
2. to cover with or as with a comforter or quilt.
[ 1350-1400; ME happen to cover; perh. b. lappen LAP 2 and OF happer to seize ]