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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lapkyn, Laipkin, n. Also: (laipin). [Appar. MDu. lappekijn a small piece of material, leather etc.] ? A ‘remnant’ or odd piece of a roll of cloth. —1593 Edinb. Test. XXV. 310.
Thrie lapkynnis of camrage at iij li. vi s. viij d. 1611 Brechin Test. II. 160 b, 161 b.
Ane laipkin of cambriche, … ane laipin [sic] of cambriche
