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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1630
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(Hup-,) Howp-, Houpting, n. [f. Hup(e n. 2 (3).] ? Braid consisting of ‘hoops’ or small loops. = Louping n. — 1630 Tailor's Acc. Bk. B.
For howping to it [a coat] vi s. 1630 Ib.
Houpting
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