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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1869

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GLUP, v. Also glupp. [glʌp]

1. "To gulp, swallow in large portions — 'gluppan it doon'" (Ork. 1929 Marw.).

2. Fig. To snap up, catch (as a husband).Cai. 1869 M. MacLennan Peasant Life 261:
Dinna fash yersel aboot it . . . If ye glup the auld weyvar, ye'll no ding me.

[Norw. dial. glupa, to snap, to swallow.]

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