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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1618
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Toppie, adj. [e.m.E. toppy (c1557); Top n.1] Having or characterised by a top. — 1618 Aboyne Rec. 244.
Thairfra linealie as it is meithit to ane toppie staine on the get syd and thairfra to the found of ane auld dyk
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