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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Rippill,) Riple, n.2 [? From wrong analysis of Rippil(l)is n. as plural in sense. Also in the later dial.] Gonorrhœa. — c 1700 Fugitive Poetry II xli 6/156.
Her shell tought it great pity was Tat sic pra lass pe criple, Her shell could wish to ly wit such, Tho she should get a riple!
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