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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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WAIRPISH, v. To brandish, wave about (one's arms, a stick, etc.) (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.).

[Appar. a deriv. of Eng. warp. †to throw, swing round, with -ish from brandish, flourish, but there may be confusion with the synonymous Wampish.]

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