2007-12-27 19:47:46 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
nip (v.)
"to pinch sharply, to bite," 1393, related to M.L.G. nipen "to nip," Du. nijpen, but the exact evolution of the stem is obscure.
The noun is attested from 1551. Nipper "small boy" (1859) was originally (1535) a pickpocket who "pinched" other people's property.
To nip (something) in the bud in the fig. sense is first recorded 1606.
Nip and tuck "a close thing" is recorded from 1832, perhaps from sailing or tailoring.
Nippy in ref. to a "biting" chill in the air is first recorded 1898.
2007-12-27 19:54:53 · answer #1 · answered by Beach Saint 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is the name of the dog in the RCA labels, ads, etc
Nipper was a dog that served as the model for a painting entitled His Master's Voice, which later became identified with a series of audio recording brands, including RCA Records
2007-12-27 23:06:07 · answer #2 · answered by Kitty39 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋