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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Ȝelp, Yealp, v. P.t. ȝelpit. [ME and e.m.E. ȝellpenn (Orm), ȝelp(en (Ancr. R.), yelpe(n (Chaucer), OE ᵹielpan.] intr. a. To yelp. b. Of birds: To call. —a. c1500 Rowll Cursing 243 (B).
Devillis ȝelpand gaipand and girnand 1595 Duncan App. Etym.
Gannio, to yealp like a dogge —b. 1549 Compl. 39/25.
The lyntquhit sang cuntirpoint quhen the oszil ȝelpit
