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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1600-1699
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(Scaldlips,) Scadlips, n. [Scald v.1 4 and Lip n.] ‘Broth containing a very small portion of barley, and on this account more apt to burn the mouth’ (Jam.). — 16.. Sempill P. 69/65.
And there will be … sing'd sheep-heads, and a haggize, And scadlips to sup till ye're fow
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