Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†FILP, n. A variant of Eng. fillip. “A fall off one's feet” (Dmf. 1825 Jam.).
[For the form, cf. Philp for Philip, commonly in Sc.]
