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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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RIPE, v.2 Obs. Sc. form of Eng. reap. [rəip]Sh. 1897 Shetland News (4 Dec.):
Wha is ta ripe da gude o' him?

[This diphthongal form corresponds to O.Sc. ripe, id., 1513, Mid.Eng. rype, O.E. rīpan.]

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