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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Her-,) Hirschipfull, a. [f. Herschip,n.] Pertaining to hership, with robbery with violence. —1548 Reg. Privy S. MS. XXII. 39.
Art and part taking … in the hirschipfull birning and distructioun of oure soverane ladyis liegis
