An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/knappen

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An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language, K (1891)
by Friedrich Kluge, translated by John Francis Davis
knappen
Friedrich Kluge2511824An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language, K — knappen1891John Francis Davis

knappen, vb., ‘to make scarce, hobble, nibble,’ ModHG. only, from Du. knappen, ‘to eat, lay hold of quickly.’ —