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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1515
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Skirsp, adj. [Var., with intrusive initial s and metathesis of i and r, of Crisp(e adj. 1.] Of hair: Curly, curling. — c1515 Asloan MS 155/22.
The son beme bydis allway apon Affrica that it … makis thaim schort of body blak of skyn skirsp of haire
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