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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Flyp(e, v. [e.m.E. and ME. flype (c 1400), of obscure origin; current in later Sc. and northern Eng. dialects.] tr. To fold back; to turn outwards.c1540 Lynd. Syde Taillis 97.
Thare laithlie lyning furthwart flypit 1561 Inv. Wardrobe 128.
Ane pair of wyd slevis of arming flypand bakward a1605 Montg. Flyt. 510 (T).
Sum flyrand, thair phisnomeis thai flyp [v.r. flipe] a1650 Row 452.
I used often to flype up the lids of my eyes
