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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Wisp, v. [17th c. Eng. wisp (1607).] tr.To rub down (a horse) with a handful or wad of straw or hay. Only proverb. —a1598 Ferg. Prov. No. 34.
A fair bryde is soon buskt, and a short horse soone wispt [MS wisked]
