nightcap
The origin and history of nightcap.
Etymology
From night + cap — originally the literal sleeping cap, with the "bedtime drink" sense developing later by association.
The origin and history of nightcap.
From night + cap — originally the literal sleeping cap, with the "bedtime drink" sense developing later by association.
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