Obs. In 7 knaple. [Frequentative of KNAP v.2: see -LE and cf. KNABBLE.] To bite shortly and repeatedly; to nibble.
1611. Cotgr., Grignoter,… to gnaw, knaple, or nible away.
1847–73. Halliwell, Knapple, to bite, or nibble. North.
Obs. In 7 knaple. [Frequentative of KNAP v.2: see -LE and cf. KNABBLE.] To bite shortly and repeatedly; to nibble.
1611. Cotgr., Grignoter,… to gnaw, knaple, or nible away.
1847–73. Halliwell, Knapple, to bite, or nibble. North.
