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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Ballope, n. [e.m.E. ballup (c 1600): cf. Baglop.] A trouserflap. —a1578 Pitsc. II. 84/1.
Ane callit Guthrie loussit done his ballope [I. baglop] poynt
