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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*Hisping, vbl. n. [? Imitative or fanciful: cf. lisp, whisper, hiss.] ? Whispering. —1630 Rutherford Christ & Doves 9.
I delight to hear your lisping and hisping and speaking to me in prayer
