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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1629
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Chippy, a. [f. chip n. or v.] That chips easily. — 1629 Boyd Last B. 253.
In that fire, like dry chippie burn-wood, they shall burn
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