The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Pippin \Pip"pin\, n. [Probably fr. OE. pippin a seed, as being
   raised from the seed. See Pip a seed.] (Bot.)
   (a) An apple from a tree raised from the seed and not
       grafted; a seedling apple.
   (b) A name given to apples of several different kinds, as
       Newtown pippin, summer pippin, fall pippin, golden
       pippin.
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             We will eat a last year's pippin.    --Shak.
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   Normandy pippins, sun-dried apples for winter use.
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