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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Griping,) Grypin, vbl. n. [e.m.E. (1526).] pl. Griping pains. —1584 Misc. Spald. C. II. 69.
Thair, endles joy, bott heir anoy, and grypins [pr. -nis] till we groyne
