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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1567-1568
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(Scrumpilnes,) Skrumpilnes, n. [Scrumpill n. or v.] The state of being creased or having wrinkles. —a1568 Wedderburn Bannatyne MS 288a/45.
Quhan menis ene becumis bleird … And quhan thair cheikis ar full of skrumpilnes