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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1693
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Wrop, n. (? Var. of Rope n. a rope. Cf. Warrop(e n.) — 1693 Tingwall Kirk S. 38b.
Jean Birnie was obsolved for scandalizing & abuseing Thomas Holladay and his dagther by declaring that all Thomas and his famalie luck doeth proceed from ane black ring or wrop which he removed from Barbara Tulloch a brunt witch
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