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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Schepit,) Scheipit, ppl. adj. [S(c)hep(e n.] That has, or possesses, (a) sheep. —a1628 Carmichael Prov. No. 1636.
There is nathing betuix a scheipit man and ane unscheipit bot the muk of an ill yow
