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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Wiping, vbl. n. [ME and e.m.E. wypynge (Trevisa), wypyng (1448-9), wipyng (1553).] The action of wiping with a cloth. —Urquhart Rabelais ii xv 107 (see Wip(e v. absol.).
