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Originally Posted By: JackieMercy--I thought it was a verb, also!
well, larrup is a verb; to beat, flog or thrash:
I'll larrup you till you can't stand.
and we all know how easy it is to noun a verb:
Your father'll give you a fine larrupin' if he comes home and there's that cow lost.
and then, reverbing the noun:
Heard the first spatter of drops, the outriders Larruping on the road.
edit: all citations thanx to OED online.
Last edited by tsuwm; 07/27/12 07:12 PM. Reason: credit where credit is due
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted larruping Jackie 07/27/12 02:07 PM Re: larruping LukeJavan8 07/27/12 04:48 PM Re: larruping tsuwm 07/27/12 06:34 PM Re: larruping Faldage 07/27/12 09:33 PM
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