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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Warpit, Werpit, ppl. adj. [e.m.E. warpyd (Prompt. Parv.), warped (a1547), warpt (1589).] Prepared for weaving; woven. —(a) 1475–6 Edinb. B. Rec. I 34.
That na man tak on hand to ressave nor wirk ane vtheris manis warpit ȝarn, na wirk but leif, bot he sal pay j li. of walx or the price thareof 1580 Edinb. Test. VII 359a.
xxviii elnis of lynning warpit price of the eln quhen it is wrocht ij s. 1595 Breadalbane Ct. Bk. 92.
Ane warpit vnwalkin plaid 1632 Glasgow Weavers 56.
For laying of warpit wobs in pledge 1660 Lanark B. Rec. 175.
Warpit work —(b) 1512 Dundee B. Laws 507.
That na man of the said craft tak on hand to ressaue nor wirk ane vthir mannis werpit ȝarne but leiff
