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 Napping.Nar’aka. 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Nappy Ale.
 
Strong ale is so called because it makes one nappy, or because it contains a nap or frothy head.   1
 


 Napping.Nar’aka. 

 
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