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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Harp, v. [ME. harpe(n, OE. hearpian, ON. harpa.] a. intr. To play on a harp; to harp. Also fig. b. tr. To bring (out of a place), by harping. —a. 1513 Doug. vi. x. 42.
Orpheus of Trace, in syd rob harpand hie —fig. 1562-3 Winȝet I. 18/3.
Bot sen ȝe haif harpit sa lang on that ane string, tweching ȝour lauchfull vocatioun —b. c1515 Asl. MS. I. 325/20.
Fals opinionis of gentilis … of Orpheus harping his wyf Erudices out of hell