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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*Kemsten, n. [Cf. e.m.E. capstan, -sten etc., Kemstock n., and the later Sc. kempstone (1752) id.] A capstan. —1686–7 Montrose Treas. Acc. MS.
For a garon to be chooks to the kemsten 0. 14. 0
