tappithen (tapithen)

1. A hen with a crest or topknot.-2. A ve el for liquor, containing two Scottish pints, or about three quarts English. The bowl we maun renew it; The tappit - hen gae bring her ben. Burns , Impromptu on Willie Stewart. Their hoste appeared with a huge pewter measuring pot, containing at least three English quarts, fa miliarly denominated a Tappit - Hen. Scott, Waverley, xi. Hence-3. A large or liberal allowance of liquor, especially wine. [Scotch in all senses.]