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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

SORPLE, v.1 tr. To wash or scrub with soapy water (Rxb. 1825 Jam.). Vbl.n. sorplins, soapy water, soap-suds (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.). [sorpl]

[Freq. form of Sorp.]

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