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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Orpe, v., also Orping, vbl. n. (Common in the mod. dial., ‘to fret, grumble, complain’; also e.m.E. orping vbl. n. Cf. Orpit ppl. a.) — 1598 James VI Basil. Doron 84/5.
Feare not thaire orping nor taking the pett 1634 Johnston Diary I. (1911) 234.
Every day on thing or uther fell out that maid me orpe erne and anger
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