Kipper1. (n.) A salmon after spawning.
2. (n.) A salmon split open, salted, and dried or smoked; -- so called because salmon after spawning were usually so cured, not being good when fresh.
3. (v. t.) To cure, by splitting, salting, and smoking.
4. (a.) Amorous; also, lively; light-footed; nimble; gay; sprightly.
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