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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Knip, v. Also: knyp. [Also in the later dial.: cf. Du. and LG. knippen to snip, clip and Gnip v. and Knype v.] intr. Of an animal: To bite or crop grass. — c1500-c1512 Dunb. lxi. 13.
With gentill hors quhen I wald knyp, Thane is thair laid on me ane quhip 1513 Doug. xii. Prol. 94.
As far as catal … Had in thar pastur eyt and knyp away
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