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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hap, n.2 [f. Hap v.1; current in later Sc. and north. Eng. dial.] A covering. —1593 Events Q. Mary & Jas. VI 136.
Chapell Royal att Stirling … King James the fourth gave rich happs, and other costly ornaments