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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Glipster, -stair, n. [App. ON. *gripstr, f. grip Grip n.] In Shetland: Illegal occupation or seizure of another's land or property. —1602 Shetland Sheriff Ct. 3.
Thomas Sinclair … grippit thrie furris of the medow … and apropriat the samin to his avin rige … is decernit to pay for gripstair xl s. Ib. 16 b.
The thrie sisteris … for the wrangous gripster of William Smithis wain is decernit to pay iiij merk siluer Ib. 31.
Adame Cromertie for gripstair of Elspett Retrayis muck … is decernit to pay [etc.]
