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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1644
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Houp, n. [Var. of hope (Du. hoop).] In forlorn hope. (Cf. houp as var. of Hope n.1) —1644 Aberd. Council Lett. II. 369.
Ther forlorn houps first yoked with uncertain advantage
