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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1684
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Scrimp(t, v. [See Scrimp adj.] To provide a meagre allowance, to keep short (of necessities). — ?1684 Butler Leighton 584.
If aney thing could be spared of this moyetie, let the poor have it, though the chamber should be scrimpted
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