Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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TERP, v., n. Also tarp. [tɛrp, tɑrp]
I. v. To argue, contend, wrangle (Ork. 1929 Marw., tarp, Ork. 1972).Ork. 1920:
They wir terpin in ane anither's faces about the kirks.
II. n. A quarrel (Ork. 1929 Marw., Ork. 1972).
[Met. form of Threap. See T, letter, 9.]
