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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Pip-,) Pypit, ppl. a. [e.m.E. pypyd (key) (1520). Cf. Pipe n.1 3.] Only in pypit key and pypit lock = pip(e key and pipe lok, s.v. Pipe n.1 4 attrib. —1633 M. Works Acc. (ed.) II. 387.
Ane new pypit key for ane dowbill lock … ane pypit lock
