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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1580
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Billie raip, n. = Boy-rape. — 1580 Edinburgh Testaments VIII. 241.
Fyve nettis, . . ane swing, ane billie raip, and fyve peice of small lyne
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