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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1625-1672
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Kemstock, n. Also: kemb-, kempstok. Cf. Kemstenn. and Capestok n. A capstan; part of the equipment of a wind-mill. — 1625-6 Montrose Treas. Acc. MS.
Ane stain of taikill to the kembstok [£2, 13, 4] 1653 Urquhart Rabelais ii. xxv.
Panurge took two great cables of the ship and tied them to the kemstock or capstane1671-2 Montrose Treas. Acc. MS (see Harrowbull n.).
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