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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Nippit, ppl. a. [e.m.E. nipt (1615).] Of a garment: Tight, close-fitting, small. (This use also common in the mod. dial.) —1540 Lynd. Sat. 150.
Howbeid my coit be schort and nippit Thankit be God I am weill hippit
