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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1724
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VAIPER, v. Also vaper. To saunter, to stroll about aimlessly, to dawdle about (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1912 Angus Gl.; Ork. 1929 Marw.; ‡Sh. 1973). [′vepər] Sc.1724 Ramsay Tea-t. Misc. (1733) I. 89:
Wow but ye will be vap'ring Whene'er ye gang to the town.
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