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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Drepe, Dreip, v. Also: dreep. [ME. drepe, OE. dréopan.] intr. To drip. c1420 Wynt. v. 3079.
Thai handys … Quhare-off sacles blud drepand Yhit wanhewys bath slew and hand a1508 Kennedy Flyt. 519.
Thy dok of dirt dreipis, and will newir dry 1531 Bell. Boece II. 206.
The kingis servandis … fand ane image of wax … drepand on ane treine speit afore the fire 1681 Colvil Whig's Suppl. i. 51.
In taverns … where … some with spilled drink are dreeping