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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1500
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Kepand, ppl. a. [Kepe v.] Retentive, sparing, miserly. — a1500 Buke of the Sevyne Sagis 884.
Bot in the tyme than thai nocht wist This kepand knycht the moble mist And fand the hole quhar thai com in a1500 Ib. 929.
Bot also sone this kepand knycht, He vmbethocht him of a slicht
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