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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Wapping, vbl. n. [Wap n., Wap v.] ? The giving of blows; ? a thrashing. —a1628 Carmichael Prov. No. 1309.
Quhat ye win in the wapping, ye tyne in the papping