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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Grope, Gropp, v. [ME. and e.m.E. grope = Sc. Grape v.] tr. To grope. —1513 Doug. xi. vii. 36.
But quhou febill sik traste is ȝe may grope [: hope] a1651 Calderwood II. 313.
Davie gropped their mindes, how they were affected to the banished lords 1662 Soc. Ant. XXII. 222.
Ye … losit his coat and gropit his breast and back
