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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Pepe,) Peip, Peepe, v.2 [e.m.E. and late ME. pepe (c 1460), peepe (1570), ? altered f. Kek(e v. or ? resembling it in its origins.] intr. To peep, peep out, glance. — 1529 Lynd. Complaynt 275.
Quhen I durst nother peip nor luke [etc.]
c1590 Fowler I. 296/33.
Sche them bewitcheth in such sort and with her cup dois peepe [: asleip] That [etc.]

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