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    Tap (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Tapped (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Tapping.] [F. taper to strike; of Teutonic origin; cf. dial. G. tapp, tapps, a blow, tappe a paw, fist, G. tappen to grope.]
    1. To strike with a slight or gentle blow; to touch gently; to rap lightly; to pat; as, “to tap one with the hand or a cane”.

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    2. To put a new sole or heel on; as, “to tap shoes”.

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