[f. VAMP v.1] That vamps, in senses of the vb.
a. 1616. Beaum. & Fl., Bonduca, I. ii. Do you hope to triumph, Or dare your vamping valour, goodman Cobler, Clap a new soul to th’ kingdom?
1737. M. Green, Spleen, 163. Whose easy vamping talent lies, First wit to pilfer, then disguise.
1765. Sterne, Tr. Shandy, VII. xxix. A pert, vamping chaise-undertaker … demanded if Monsieur would have his chaise refitted.
