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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1632, 1686
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(Ȝelping,) Yelping, vbl. n. [ME and e.m.E. ȝelpunge (c1175), ȝelpinge (1297), yelpinge (Ayenbite), ȝelpyng (14th c.).] Uttering yelps or high-pitched cries. — 1632 Lithgow Trav. ix 395.
A ceremonious mourning … with such yelping, howling, shouting and clapping of hands [etc.] 1686 G. Stuart Joco-Ser. Disc. 14.
Nae hough-bands now for godly helping? And has Sweet-lips gi'en o're hir yelping?
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