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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1637
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Dumply, v. [f. Eng. dump.] tr. To make dull or spiritless. —1637 Johnston Diary 278.
Quhat dumplies, deadens the vivacie, vigor, livlenes of man's spirit, bot sin ?
