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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Wlisp, v. [OE *wlispian f. wlisp, wlips adj. lisping, cf. Lisp v., MLG wlispen.] intr. To lisp. —1375 Barb. i 393, 399.
In spek sumdeill wlispyt he [sc. Douglas] … Ector of Troy … wlispyt alsua as did he
