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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Riping,) Ryping, ppl. adj. [Ripe v.2 2]. That makes ripe or brings to ripeness. —1581-1623 James VI Poems I 221/178.
Into this ryping season [sc. Autumn]
