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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1699
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Unrump'd, p.p. [17th and 18th c. Sc. rumpit (1699, Edinb. Gazette), rump'd (1739), f. rump n. (SND, s.v. Rump v. 2). Cf. 18th c. Eng. rumpt (1707) having a bustle or false rump, (1721) having a rump of a specified form, colour, etc.)] Of a horse: With undocked tail. — 1699 Edinb. Gazette (14-18 Sept.).
Stolen on the 13 instant … a black mare, leave lug'd, her tail black, cut be the hough, and unrump'd
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