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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Kaping,) Kaipin(g, vbl. n. Also: kepping. [f. Kape v.: cf. e.m.E. coping (1601) a coping.] Furnishing with a coping. Also attrib. (and see Kaping-stanen.). —(a) 1578–9 Haddington Treas. Acc.
To the said quariouris for xxxiij peice of kaipin leigementis & stappis to stairis 1626 M. Works Acc. XIX. 21.
To Williame Wallace for ane day at the pointing and kaiping of the vtter ȝett 1705 Foulis Acc. Bk. 392.
To Ja. Steinsone 23 dayes work at kaiping and hightning of dykes(b) 1618 M. Works Acc. XV. ii. 49 b.
For drink to the maisones … at the kepping of the north gevill
