Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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¶HUMPLE, v.2 To assume a curving form, to bow.Slk. 1807 Hogg Mountain Bard 9:
When lo! Sir David's trusty hound, Wi' humpling back, an' hollow ee, Came cringing in.
