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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1513-1536
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Quhimper, Quhymper, v. [e.m.E. whymper (1530), whimper (1589).] To whimper. — 1513 Doug. ii xii 15.
The ȝyng childring, effrayt matronys eik … with mony petuus screik … quhymperand wondir sayr 1536 Lynd. Answ. Flyting 60.
How that duddroun wes drest, Drowkit with dreggis, quhimperand with mony quhryne
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