Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1786, 1885
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DROOP, v. Sc. usages in †1. ppl.adj. droopit, weakly, infirm (Slk. 1825 Jam.2); †2. droop-rumpl't, droup-, adj.comb., having drooping haunches; used of horses and by extension of human beings.2. Hdg. 1885 J. Lumsden Rhymes & Sk. 135:
The Dominie . . . is such a . . . droup rumpelt, bespavined . . . mortal withal.Ayr. 1786 Burns Farmer's Salutation x.:
The sma', droop-rumpl't, hunter cattle Might aiblins waur't thee for a brattle.
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