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nappy

Adjective
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

A term for a type of ale that is rich and frothy; in poetry, "nappy" is used to describe a hearty drink, often adding a sensory layer to scenes of merriment, tavern life, or rustic simplicity.

Detailed Definition
In the context of the poem, 'nappy ale' suggests a hearty, well-brewed beer that is enjoyed by the characters. This term reflects the rustic and pastoral lifestyle of Jack and Joan, emphasizing their simple pleasures and appreciation for quality in their everyday lives.
Example
Example in poetry:
"Well can they judge of nappy ale" from tavern songs; enhanced: "Well can they judge of nappy ale, / And tell at large a winter tale"; robust: "Nappy brew warms the soul"; contemporary craft: "Nappy pints in poetic toasts"; educational: "Nappy meaning strong ale in 18th-c. verse."
Additional Notes
The term 'nappy' is used in the line to describe the quality of ale that Jack and Joan can judge well.; Found in the poem, Jack and Joan by Thomas Campion
Also Known As
foamy frothy ale heady brew drowsy nap variant
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