Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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TRIP, n.2 A pile of stones set up as a division on a beach (Ork. 1929 Marw., Cai. 1973).
[Norw. trip, a break or obstruction to be crossed on a path. Cf. O.N. þrep, ledge, platform. See also Treb.]