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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Thump, v. [e.m.E. thumpe (1548), thomp (c1550), thump (a1619).] tr. To beat, belabour. —1681 Colvil Whig's Suppl. (1681) i 2.
Where knight and squire each other thump
