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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1499-1500, 1604-1605
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Cramp, v. [Of obscure origin.] intr. To strut or swagger; to caper or prance. — a1500 Henr. III. 116/27.
I think … in court to cramp clenely in my clething a1605 Montg. Misc. P. xli. 38.
The stoned steed stampis Throw curage, and crampis
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