Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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†REEPAN, n A despicable creature, a tell-tale (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 406).
[Poss. ad. Ir. ripín, a chatterer.]