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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1599
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Gymp, Gimp, a. [Of obscure origin. In later use as Jimp.] Slender, slim, graceful, dainty. c1500-c1512 Dunb. Tua Mar. W. 69.
My self suld be full semlie in silkis arrayit, Gymp, jolie, and gent 1513 Doug. vi. x. 45.
Orpheus … , harpand hie, … With gymp fyngris doyng stryngis smyte 1513 Ib. xii. Prol. 121.
Gymp [R. gimp] gerraflouris thar royn levys onschet 15.. Christis Kirk 30.
Off all thir madinis myld as meid Was nane sa gymp as Gillie a1570-86 Maitland Folio MS liv. 3.
By come ane gymp man, thay callit him Johne 1560 Rolland Seven Sages 8014.
Sum makis sa moy, sa gymp, sa dink and dane a1568 Scott iv. 77.
Sum gois so gymp in gyis
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