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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Crip(p)ill, a. [See Crippil(l,n.] Cripple, lame. —1584 Acts III. 325/2.
Puir wedowis … maid impotent and crippill in thir saidis weiris 1608 Kinghorn Kirk S. .
To the support of the puir cripill body in Torbaine 1626 Orkney & Zetl. Test. I. 162.
Ane cripill staig at Halferis
