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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1593
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Hesp, v. [North Eng. dial. hesp, ME. haspe, OE. hæpsian.] tr. To fasten with a hasp. —1593 Misc. Maitl. C. I. 61.
The Egiptianis enterit in his barne, it being hesped