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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1916

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DIP, v.2 To question.Abd. 1916 G. Abel Wylins 121:
The Prophet fine cud read his thocht, An' dippet him upon 't.

[Cf. O.Sc. dip, to make investigation (in a matter), and Eng. dip, to go deeply into a subject, both of which are, however, invariably intr.; also Ork. Dive, to argue.]

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