Lapp

noun, adj — 2 senses

Lapp

noun

Etymology From Swedish lapp, possibly of Finnish origin. Compare Finnish Lappi.

1

Dated, Offensive, Sometimes An indigenous person from Lapland. One of the Sami people.

Related terms: Lapland, Laplander, Lappland, Lapplander

Lapp

adj

Etymology From Swedish lapp, possibly of Finnish origin. Compare Finnish Lappi.

1

From Lapland or of the Lapp peoples

Lapp Gold - translation of the Finnish beer brand Lapin Kulta which can also be variously translated as "Gold from Lapland", "Lapland Gold" and hence "Lapp Gold"

Derived terms: Lappish, Lappic

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