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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1488, 1600
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On-lepin(g, -leaping, vbl.n. [Lepe v.1 3 b.] = Onlowp(e)ing vbl. n. — 1488 Treasurer's Accounts I. 98.
To the King … at his on leping quhen he past owr the watter 1488 Ib.
On lepin 1600 Crim. Trials. II. 210.
To owertake his maiestie before his on-leaping
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