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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1606
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(Ripar,) Ryper, n. [Ripe v.1 2 or 3.] One whose job it is to search premises for stolen stock. — 1606 Reg. Privy C. VII 721.
That ryperis shalbe appointit in every parochin to rype for stowin goodis
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