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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1535, 1590
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(Scrumpillit,) Scrymplit, Skrimplit, ppl. adj. [Scrumpill v.] Wrinkled, creased. — 1535 Stewart 55732.
The Scottis hirdis … Of scrymplit ledder mony closbow maid … of mony barkit skin c1590 J. Stewart 39/330.
All his hyd most lyk ane skrimplit ront c1590 J. Stewart 213 § 53.
Bruisit bons appirit … Throch skrimplit skin vpon my bodie puir
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