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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1668-1700+
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Gadloup, n. Also: goad-loup. [Sw. gatlopp, e.m.E. gant(e)lope.] Var. of Gateloup n. To loup the gadloup, to run the gauntlet. — 1668 Reg. Privy C. 3 Ser. II. 415.
That the said James Tod loup the gad loup thryce throw the thrie companyes … and that Robert Duncan loup the gad loup tuyce 1684 Reg. Privy C. 3 Ser. IV. p. xxv.
[Footmen hired to make false muster are] to run the goad-loup before you come off the feild or place of muster 1721 Wodrow Hist. I. App. 102.
They threatned … that whosoever gave me a drink of water should get the goad-loup
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