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tapish
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tapish, v. i. [F. se tapir to squat.].
To lie close to the ground, so as to be concealed; to squat; to crouch; hence, to hide one's self. [1913 Webster]
"As a hound that, having roused a hart,
Although he tappish ne'er so soft." [1913 Webster]
Although he tappish ne'er so soft." [1913 Webster]
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