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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Skirp, v. [Early ME skirrpenn (Orm) ON skirpa to spit. Also in the later dial.] To mock, deride. —c1450-2 Howlat 67 (B) (cf. Scrip v.).
Sum skirp [a. skripe] me with scorne Sum skyrme at myn e
