obs. rare–1. [Redupl., app. based on KNAP sb.; cf. snip-snap.] (?)
1599. Harsnet, Agst. Darell, 179. I told him … that if he would not leave I would set such a paire of knip-knaps upon him as should make him rue it.
[1600. Darrell, Detect. Harsnet, 128. Wee are to observe heere that Shepheard threatened Somers with a Payre of Knip-Knaps if he were in a Fit again.]
