fideog — meaning in English

English meaning

• flageolet noun A type of small flute of the fipple family.
• nip verb To pinch or bite quickly and lightly.
• peg noun A small wooden or metal pin used to fasten, hang, or mark something.

Senses

fideog is used for these senses in English:

• flageolet (music) A type of small flute of the fipple family.
• nip A small amount of food or drink, (particularly) a small amount of liquor.
• peg (UK) A small quantity of a strong alcoholic beverage.

flageolet — full definition

1. noun A type of small flute of the fipple family.
2. noun A technique for playing stringed instrument that produces high-pitched overtones.
3. noun A type of small light green kidney-shaped bean, common in France.

nip — full definition

1. verb To pinch or bite quickly and lightly.
2. verb To make cold air sting or bite at the skin.
3. verb (informal, British) To go somewhere quickly for a short time.
4. noun A small drink of spirits.
5. noun A sharp bite of cold weather.

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