Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†MAPSIE, adj. Of an old woman: toothless, unable to chew properly, mumping.Sc. 1706 Short Survey Married Life 12:
If thou wed an Old Mapsie, Murlie, Mupit Nipped Deformed Creature to be your Wife.
