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ripe

verbaction

Clear out by poking or digging

To clear out by poking or digging — as in removing ashes from a hearth, clearing a pipe stem, or digging up potatoes.

Example in use

Ah'll ripe oot the ashes.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/RAIP/

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Origin & context

scotsolderneutral

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