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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unscheipit, ppl. adj. [Schepit ppl. adj.] That has no sheep. Only absol. —a1628 Carmichael Prov. No. 1636.
There is nathing betuix a scheipit man and ane unscheipit bot the muk of an ill yow
