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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1560
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Lippernes, n. [Lipper a.: (cf. e.m.E. (1471– ) leprose-, leprousnes).] Leprousness. —1560 Rolland Seven Sages 5897.
Sa handillit [he] was with sic infirmitie, With lippernes, ane fouller nane culd be