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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quhimpering, Quhympring, vbl. n. [e.m.E. whimpering (1522).] Whimpering. —1513 Doug. vi vii 6.
Onon thai hard seir vocis lamentabill, Gret walyng, quhympring [Ruddim. quhimpering], sprachis miserabill
