grippit

grippit
\\ˈgripə̇t\ adjective
Etymology: from Scots variant of gripped, past participle of grip (I)

it will be high treason if I'm grippit — John Buchan


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  • grippit — grip·pit …   English syllables

  • go —    1. to die    And its northern British alternative, gang, alone or in many phrases:     ... he said I think I m going, Peter. He didn t speak again. (Manning, 1977)    Thus a sailor may go aloft, punning on the ascent of the rigging; a Scot… …   How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms

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