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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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(Strampill,) v. P.p. strampld. [Appar. a conflation of Stamp(e v. and Trampill v. Also (once) in 19th c. Eng.] tr. = Stramp v. 3. —a1610 J. Sempill The Sempill Ballates (1872) 253.
Let him whois hapeles state is as it aye hes beine … ane caue caires to conteine Still strampld doune with sturte
