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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Ripe,) Rype, n. [Cf. 18th c. Eng. rip v. to use strong language, to swear, also Rip v.] ? An informal (as opposed to a solemn) oath. —1681 Aberd. Council Lett. VI 270.
If we cannot get ther rype, the toun should have ther swear and that befor the supream judicatorie
