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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1622
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Hirsp, v. (? Cf. late ME. rispe (c 1440), mod. Sc. dial. risp, to rub together, grate together, to make a harsh, rasping or grating sound, ON. rispa to scratch, score, etc.) — 1622 Scot Course of Conformity 56.
We were wont to close up our great controversies with heartie harmonies: now in common matters we hirsp like harp and harrow
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