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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Undercrepe, Wndercreip, v. [ME and e.m.E. vndur crepe (Wyclif); Crepe v.] tr., fig. To subvert secretly, undermine. —1592 Mining Rec. 59.
And thairby sum persounes seikand thair avin commoditie myndis to vndercrepe my rycht and tytill 1592 Mining Rec. 61.
And quhair it is allegit be sum seiking to wndercreip my richt title and contract foirsaid
