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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fip(p)ill, v. Also: feppill. [Of uncertain origin.] intr. ? To put out the lower lip. —c1500-c1512 Dunb. Tua Mar. W. 114.
He feppillis [M. fipillis] like a farcy aver a1500 Peblis to Play 241.
He fippillit lyk ane faderles fole
