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  • From: jim <jmc1@epix.net>
  • To: nafex@egroups.com
  • Subject: Re: [nafex] Defining Pippin
  • Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2000 21:42:22 +0000

Extension of Don's note: "pip" was Old English syn for seed.

Jim Cummins, Geneva

Don Yellman wrote:

> Technically, "pippin" means nothing more nor less than an apple from a
> tree that has been grown from a seedling. Perhaps the author of the
> recipe wanted to suggest use of a tart apple, but thought that the word
> "pippin" sounded attractive. Well, it does sound nice. It means
> seedling. Rgds, Don Yellman, Great Falls, VA
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