nipperkin

== English == === Etymology === Probably from nip (“a dram or sip”) + -er +‎ -kin as in kilderkin. === Noun === nipperkin (plural nipperkins) (archaic) A small cup or other vessel, of perhaps 1/8 pint in volume. (archaic) A small amount of beer, wine, or other liquid, of perhaps 1/8 pint in volume. ==== Related terms ==== nip