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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1908
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AMPEL, Amper, adj. (See quot.) Cf Aber.Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
Ampel and more rarely amper, (1) with sharp outline; clear and distinct; de land is very ampel; . . . a ampel sky; (2) greedy; eager.
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