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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Skippar,) Scoupar, Skowper, n.1 Also: skouper, scoipper. [Cf. skoup(e, skowp (Skip v. 2). Cf. late ME and e.m.E. skyppare (Prompt. Parv.) one who skips or jumps, skipper (Shakesp.) applied contemptuously to a youth.] One who is always on the move from one place to another; ? a person who lacks stability or seriousness. — 1558-66 Knox II 416.
The Lordschip of Abercorne … gyffin in heritage to scouparis, dansaris, and dalliaris with damis a1585 Polwart Flyt. 757 (Hart).
Land lowper, light skowper [T. scoipper, H. skouper], ragged rowper like a raven
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