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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1604-1605
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(Scharp,) Sharp, v. [Cf. late 17th and 18th c. Eng. to cheat, swindle (a person) (a1700), to play the sharper (1709). But, more probably, erron. for shaip S(c)hape v. 9.] — a1605 Montg. Sonn. iii 11.
Thou sees hou Satan sharps for to dissave, If it were able, euen thyn auin elect
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