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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Sumph, v. [Cf. Sumph,n.] intr. To act stupidly or without forethought. —a1689 Cleland 113.
I will affirm they're skant of wit Who in a supream court like that Will sumph and vote they wot not what
