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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kep, appar. var. of Cap n.1 (as in the mod. dial.). —1680 Kirkcudbr. Test. (Reg. H.) 23 July.
A stand of new seirg cloaths with a gunne and one new kep1683 Dunferm. Hammermen 243.
Having cut up the mortcloth and made keps of it
