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pap1 definition

pap (pap)

noun

  1. a nipple or teat
  2. something shaped like a nipple or teat, as a cone-shaped hill

Etymology: ME pappe, prob. orig. < baby talk

pap2 definition

pap (pap)

noun

    1. any soft or semiliquid food for babies or invalids
    2. any mash, paste, or pulp
  2. any oversimplified or tasteless writing, ideas, etc.
  3. ☆ money, favors, etc. received because of association with public office

Etymology: ME, orig. < baby talk (as in L papa)

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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