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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rippill, n.1 (Cf. 17th c. Eng. ripple an instrument toothed like a comb, used in cleaning flax or hemp from the seeds, Fris. ripel, Du. repel, MLG repel(e, also Rippilling came. —1567 Crail B. Ct. 6 April.
Ane bed ane rippill v coiddis twa barrellis
