2 definitions by Alexander Green

A Northern (specifically lancastrian) term for a fool, roughly equivalent to the modern term 'muppet'

not really and insult, almost a term of endearment

Pronounced like 'a-peth' (longish A)

Origin: Shortening of a daft 'alfpenny.

'little dear'
Term of endearment, specifically mother to child. Lancastrian in origin.