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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1669-1700
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Wramp, n. [Cf. MLG wrampachtich, wrempich, Da. vrampet warped, twisted. Also in the later dial.] a. fig. A twisted view or understanding. b. A strain or sprain. —a. 1669 Fleming Fulfilling Scripture 99.
How dreadful it is to give the conscience a wramp which is more easily hurt then healed 1690 D. Williamson Sermon Preached before Commissioner.
Children should be taught pietie with humane learning, young ones may get a wramp, and a wrong sit by bad masters 1691 Kirk Secr. Commonw. (1964) 380.
It [sc. second sight] maketh no wramp or strain in the understanding of any; only to the fancy's of … illiterat men it creats som affrightments and disturbances —b. a1700 Mare of Colinton 604.
The creash … will be better than swine seam, For any wramp or minȝie
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