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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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VIRP, v.2 To whine, of a dog (Sh. 1932 J. Saxby Trad. Lore 204, Sh. 1973).
[Doubtfully authentic and poss. a mistake for Yirp, q.v.]
