Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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¶SCRUPON, v., n. Also scrapon.
I. v. To hamper, hinder, scrimp (Ayr. 1825 Jam.).
II. n. One who does this (Ib.).
[Sic Jam., but the word may not be authentic.]
