Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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¶WAMP, adj. ? Poss. representing Eng. vamped, patched up, hotch-potch.Sc. 1799 Anacharsis Poem to Bailie T. Smith 6:
The fibs therein are not well told; Their demon muse is wamp and cold.