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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1590
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Skelping, ppl. adj. [Skelp v.; cf. e.m.E. skelping (1607).] Resounding, as from a blow. —c1590 J. Stewart 31/45.
Quhyls hiche, quhyls low, the skelping sourds did bend
