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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SHAMP, v. With aff: to scurry off, to hasten away, to clear out.Kcd. 1796 J. Burness Thrummy Cap (1887) 10:
Shamp aff, it is nae worth your while To bide.

[Orig. obscure. The word may be corrupt or erroneous. Later versions read chap. See Chap, v.1, 7.(1). It might however be taken as a nonce variant of Sham, n., used as a v. = to take to one's legs, or of Shank.]

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