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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Loping,) Lopene, Loipping, vbl. n. [Late north. ME. lopynge (Cath. Angl.), f. Lope v.] Leaping, bounding, (of the heart) beating violently. —1549 Compl. 66/12.
It vas ane celest recreation to behald ther lycht lopene, galmonding, [etc.] a1605 Montg. Ch. & Slae 264 (L).
My hart … Ay hoipping [v.rr. houp-, howping] throw loipping [v.rr. loup-, lowping] To com to [Wr. To leape at] libertie
