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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.
†SORROW-RAPE, n. comb. Also -raip. A shoulder strap or rope attached to the handles of a handbarrow to relieve the strain on the bearer's arms (Rxb. 1825 Jam.; Kcb. 1900).
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"Sorrow-rape n. comb.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 15 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/sorrowrape>
