A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Curpon, n. [Variant, with transposed r, of ME. croupon, crupoun, etc., OF. croupon.] A crupper. —1587 Montgomery Mem. 341.
Ane womans syd riding sadle, with tages, curpon, and stirop
