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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1582, 1650-1651
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Gimp, Gymp, v. [Of obscure origin.] intr. (?) To speak insincerely. — 1582 Colville Lett. 6.
Allwais yf he gymp, he will be excommunicat a1651 Calderwood V. 550.
They had beene als free of trouble as anie estat in the land, if they durst have gimped with a good conscience
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