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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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¶TOP, v.2 Misprinted form of Eng. tap, †to walk with light dainty steps, to trip along.Mry. 1810 J. Cock Strains 126:
I've heard an' seen at Wappin', At Billingsgate, and such as that, Where bucks and maids go toppin'.
