tapish Meaning, Definition & Usage

Tap"ish intransitive verb

Etymology

F. se tapir to squat.

Definitions

1. To lie close to the ground, so as to be concealed; to squat; to crouch; hence, to hide one's self. Written also tappis, tappish, tappice. Obs. or Prov. Eng.

   As a hound that, having roused a hart, Although he tappish ne'er so soft. Chapman.