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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gripping, vbl. n. [f. Grip v.] The action of grasping or seizing. — 1562-3 Winȝet II. 23/20.
The suir gripping to the religious and godlie antiquitie 1602 Shetland Sheriff Ct. 27 b.
William Werk and William Lowttit for gripping of the nes of Excanabe by the leif of the awner, ilk persone to pay xl s. for gripstair a1658 Durham Comm. Rev. i. (1680) 15.
There is most sensible footing & (to speak so)  gripping to be gotten by looking to the Mediator