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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†DAMP, v. Variant of Eng. damn, to condemn.Sc. 1728 Ramsay Poems II. 15:
Pains through thy Shoulders, Arms, and Throat and Shins, Will threaten Death, and damp thee with thy Sins.
