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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1540
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Japing, Geaping, vbl. n. [ME. japyng, ȝaping.] Fun, sport; carnal intercourse. —1540 Lynd. Sat. 324 (B).
Thair is ane hunder heir sittand by, That luvis japing [Ch. geaping] as weill as I