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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1650-1651
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Lipper, n.4 (?) — a1651 Calderwood VI. 152.
The King perceaved that there was no confessioun of a fault. When Mr. Johne Hall … would have extenuated the fault, the King said, ‘I am gentle and courteous, but not a lipper.’ So Mr Davidsone was disappointed
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