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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1926-1928

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LEPP, v. To move about slowly, sluggishly or aimlessly, to saunter, hang around, potter backwards and forwards, dawdle (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928); Ork. 1929 Marw.).Sh. 1926–28 Shetland Times:
What made dem lepp in aboot da rock nose.

[Orig. somewhat doubtful. Phs. a variant of Sh. Norn lapp, Icel. lappa, to go heavily and slowly.]

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