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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Rumpill, n.2 [MDu. rompel, MLG rumpel(e, f. MDu. rompe, MLG rumpe a wrinkle, e.m.E. rumple (1611).] A fold or crease. —c1500-c1512 Dunb. (OUP) 150/20.
And round abowt him as a quheill Hang all in rumpillis to the heill His kethat for the nanis

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