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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1635
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Wap, n. [ME and e.m.E. wap (14th c.), wapp (a1400); Wap v. Cf. Wipe n. Also in the later dial.] a. A blow, a knock. b. A flap, a sweeping or swinging movement. —a. 15.. Christis Kirk 105 (M).
He hit him on the wambe ane wap 1560 Rolland Seven Sages 6546.
Hir husband … with his sword Gaue him sic wappis that he spak neuer word —b. 1635 Dickson Wr. 99.
The preaching is like the wap of a fan, to tell the one that they are chaff, and the other that they are corn
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