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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Doup(e, v.¹ Also: dowp. [Of obscure origin.] tr. To stab or pierce (a person); to thrust (a weapon) into one. 1596 Dalr. I. 257/4.
His awne gaird doupit him throuch with quhingeris Ib. 282/28.
Sum of his awne auditouris … with quhingers doupit him throw 1628 Reg. Privy C. 2 Ser. II. 214.
I sall caus doupe a whingear in ȝour head 1630 Ib. III. 465.
He doupped her on the breast a1651 Calderwood V. 224.
Sir Alexander Stewart's page followed Mr Johne Graham in to the hous, dowped a whinger into him, and so dispatched him