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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Steiper, -ar, n. [17th c. Eng. steeper (Cotgrave); Step(e v.] One who steeps (his throat in drink), one who drinks to excess. —a1585 Polwart Flyt. 812 (T).
Swyne keiper, dirt dreiper, throt steiper [H. tuird steipar] fra the drowth
