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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Wamp, n. [Cf. later Sc. Wampish, Wample to move to and fro, undulating movement (SND).] ? Direction. —1692 Pitcairne Assembly iv iv (1817) 77.
They are nothing but A parcel of rambling misguided youths misled by malignant masters and I fear they have got a wrong wamp already
