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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hap(p)ing, vbl. n. [Northern ME. happynge (a 1340), f. Hap v.1] Covering, wrapping up. —1535 Stewart 3870.
All ȝoung childer sould rudlie nureist be In meit and drink, in haping fra the cald Ib. 33673.
To lig on the stro, With litill happing, nocht to ly ouir warme 1603 Philotus xxxvi.
His frostie flesch … Will for na happing heit
