nipper ((1))†

Maritimes

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a thick woollen mitten or wrap-around, used by fishermen to protect hands and wrists from the friction of the running lines.

See: neaps

Quotations

1955

"Guess we'll haul back," said Jim at last, slipping a pair of woollen "nippers" over his hands and standing up in the bow of the dory.