nap
1. nap \'nap\ vi or napped; or nap.ping [ME nappen, fr. OE knappian; akin to OHG hnaffezen to doze] 1: to sleep briefly esp. during the day : DOZE 2: to be off guard 2. nap n : a short sleep esp. during the day : SNOOZE 3. nap \-l*s\ \'napt\ n [ME noppe, fr. MD, flock of wool, nap; akin to OE hnoppian to pluck], Gk konis ashes - more at INCINERATE : a soft downy fibrous surface (as on yarn) - nap.less aj 4. nap vt or napped; or nap.ping : to raise a nap on (fabric or leather)