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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Risp, v. [Late north. ME rispe to rub (c1440), ON rispa to scratch, score, etc.] tr. To rub, or scrub, together. —1623 Elgin Rec. II 181.
James Gregour confessit that on Sonday was fyvtein dayis he risped brissell 1623 W. Cramond Elgin Kirk S. (1897) 182.
Causing his serwantis work wpone the Sabothe as risping and wasching ȝearne and claithe
