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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Trep(p)er, n. [Late north. ME and e.m.E. trepit (1451-2), trippett (1563), OF trepied, tripier. Cf. mod. Sc. threepie a three-legged stool.] A trivet. — 1631 Buccleuch Household Bk. 26 Sept.
A rost irne a treper a creill 1631 Buccleuch Household Bk. 29 Oct.
A trepper for the kettells
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