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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gershoppar, n. [Cf. ME. greshopper (14th c.).] A grasshopper. —c1515 Asl. MS. I. 325/23.
King Tytone that liffit sa lang quhill he become ane gershoppar
