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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†CURNAB, v. “To pilfer” (Fif. 1825 Jam.2); to seize.Fif. 1864 W. D. Latto T. Bodkin xxxv.:
They wad curnab me an' clap me into durance vile.
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