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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1929
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LEPPY, adj., n. Also leppsy. Of a bowl or basket: having one side higher than the other, having a drooping mouth. Also used substantively of such a bowl or basket (Ork. 1929 Marw.).Ork. 1929 Marw.:
A leppy bowl, leppy kazy.
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