[Fictionary] dap ballot

[Jacob Mattison]

As always, please send one two-point vote and one one-point vote.  Votes due by end-of-day Sunday, November 23.

Thanks, and enjoy!

Jacob
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dap, n. (Myth.) A hare or rabbit with a single ear in the middle of its head, regarded as a symbol of sobriety.

dap, n. A lateral stiffening element incorporated into the midsole of a shoe.

dap, adj. Unresponsive, passive.

dap, v. To daub (as paint on a canvas or make-up on a face).  The adjective "dapper" referred to one who used
 hair powder or other cosmetics to make himself more attractive.

dap, n. In rock-skipping, a larger, clearly separate skip; compare "pitty-pat"

dap, n. A spot on a horse. Usually a splotchy gray spot on a lighter gray background. See: Dapple. 

dap, v. To insult casually or in a friendly manner. n. A friendly or good-natured insult.
"Jones was always ready with a good-natured dap, but never said anything truly cutting."

dap, n. A wingless fly parasitic on goats.

dap, v. To fish by letting a baited hook fall gently on the water

dap, n. (colonial New England dialect, fr. Pequod dapu = pumpkin) malted beer infused with smoked pumpkin seeds

dap, v. Prepare to attend a formal function; to get dressed for a "night out on the town".

dap, v. To peel bark from a tree for the purpose of marking a trail