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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Kepabill,) Keipabill, a. [f. Kepe v.]. Capable of being kept, durable, not perishable. —1593 Edinb. Test. MS. XXV. 288 b.
Of the geir that is keipabill, viz. siluer wark, irne wark, brasin wark
