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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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S(c)hop, v. [Var. of Chop v.1] intr. To knock (at a door); to come against an obstruction with a blow or knock. = Chop v.1 3. —1539–40 Selkirk B. Ct. (ed.) 215.
Lauder and his marrowes schoppit at Jhone Thomsones duris by ordour 1590-1 R. Bruce Serm. 168.
Verie few … have their heart free when the Lord shoppeth a1651 Calderwood V 378.
He schopped at the chamber doore —1558-66 Knox I 206.
For upon the back of the sandis thei [sc. ships] all schopped
