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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1878-1895
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PLAIP, v. Also plape, plep-. Sc. forms and usage of Eng. plap: to flap, to make a slapping noise (Ags. 1966). Cf. also Plep. [plep]Ags. 1878 J. S. Neish Reminisc. 115:
That ugly clout [a kilt] plapin' aboot yer legs was a perfect scunner.Abd. 1882 T. Mair John o' Arnha's Latter-day Exploits 50:
Wi' deadly haul their timmers gapin' The ropes atween them pleppin — pleppin'.Ags. 1895 Arbroath Guide (30 March) 3:
Wi' yer breeks plaipin' aboot yer legs wi' the wind.
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