dial. [? freq. of LAMP v.2; see -ER5.] intr. (See quot. 1895.)
1727. Bradley, Fam. Dict., s.v., Hart, Now there are three ways to know when a Hart is spent. 1. He will run stiff, high and lampering.
1895. E. Angl. Gloss., To lamper along, to take big strides.