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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Wepe, Weipe, n. [ME and e.m.E. weop (Layamon), wep (c1250), wepe (Manning), weep (14th c.); Wep(e v.] Weeping. — a1400 Leg. S. xxi 959.
Owt of the slepe it [sc. a child] wok … But wepe ore wa 15.. Clar. iv 2066.
Ane ladie doing weipe So wofullie
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