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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Repe,) Reip, Reap, v. Also: raip(e. [ME and e.m.E. repe(n (a1200), reepe (Lydgate), reape (1535), OE reopen. See also Ripe v.³] tr. Only in fig. use: To reap; to derive (advantage, benefit, etc.).(a) 1558-66 Knox II 288. 1581-1623 James VI Poems I 11/4.
Edinburgh since that day had reaped as thai sew 1650 Glasgow Wrights Acts 6.
None who [etc.] … [shall] presume to … reap any benefit thairby a1669 Sempill P. 22/469.
I hope in God to reap more comfort herein Then Latine ye would make me so parquier in(b) 1670 Rothesay B. Rec. 189.
The advantage the brughe may reip be the … repair of Cornet Johne Davidsone merchant in the Iylls(c) c1590 J. Stewart 254 § 213.
The laborer … Lyks veill to raip the fruit of his incres 1607 Lett. & St. P. Jas. VI 119.
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