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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gadloup, var. of Gateloup n. [Sw. gatlopp, e.m.E. gant(e)lope.] 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
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