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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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*Gripis, n. pl. (?) —1602 Conv. Burghs III. 140.
Gif ony skipper lattis his schip to fraucht be the gripis to ony merchand man, and the merchand will . . caus owirlayd the schip [etc.]