Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†MUMP, v.2 To cheat, deceive. Obs. in Eng.Slk. 1820 Hogg Winter Ev. Tales I. 334:
He nodded his head, and said to himsel, “Now, if I hae nae mumpit the minister, my name's no John Gray o' Middleholm.”