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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Grape, Graip, n.2 [Var. of Grype n.2, with unexplained change of vowel, as also in e.m.E. grap (1611), grappe (1615).] A vulture. —1533 Bell. Livy I. 21/27.
Apperit to Remus sex grapis, afore ony foule apperit to Romulus a1500 Henr. Fab. 1167 (Ch).
The gled, the graip [H. grape], at the bar couth stand 1590 Burel Pilgr. i. xix.
Nixt come the gorgoull and the graip, Twa feirfull fouls indeid
