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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Woupit,) Wowpit, Vepin, ppl. adj. [Woup n. 2 b.] Of a ring: ? Composed of a plain band (cf. Woup n. 2) or ? of intertwined bands (cf. Woup n. 2 b). —1603 Montgomery Mem. II 248.
For twellue vepin reings at fyue schillings the peis … for two reing, the on vith ane rubbi [etc.] 1609 Edinb. Test. XLV 164a.
Ane wowpit gold ring
