Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1788, 1878
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HAP, Haup, n.4 Irreg. Sc. forms of Eng. hip, the fruit of the wild rose, Rosa canina (n.Sc. 1808 Jam.; Kcd., Ags. 1956, haup). [Sc. hǫp, n.Sc. hɑp]Sc. 1788 Scots Mag. (Nov.) 558:
Ye've aftin seen the weel-filled hap Its rough seed cast in earth's wide lap.Per. 1878 R. Ford Hame-spun Lays 56:
An' peeries, haups, an haws.
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