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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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¶WHAAP, n. A nonce variant of Hope, n.1, a hollow among hills. See P.L.D. § 105 and W, letter, 7.(2)(i).Sc. 1815 Scott Guy M. i.:
Ye maun gae back as far as the Whaap, and haud the Whaap till ye come to Ballenloan.
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