Some sources suppose that this phrase has its origin in the French 'nappes pliees', meaning neatly folded, or in the expression 'cap-a-pie order'. For both theories is no clear evidence given, thus the origin is still uncertain.
Some sources suppose that this phrase has its origin in the French 'nappes pliees', meaning neatly folded, or in the expression 'cap-a-pie order'. For both theories is no clear evidence given, thus the origin is still uncertain.