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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Gnip,) Gnyp, v. [Only in Sc. Cf. Knip v.] tr. and intr. To nip, bite. — c1420 Wynt. ii. 1275.
A bul … Scho saw ner by her … , Gnyppand gyrs rycht gredyly Ib. v. 605.
In hys body [to] gnyp and gnaw 1513 Doug. iii. viii. 63.
Fowr horssis … Gnyppand gresys the large feildis on raw Ib. iv. iv. 11 (R).
Hir feirs stede stude … Gnyppand the fomy goldin bit