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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kepped, p.p. [Sc. spelling of e.m.E. kept p.p. of keep, (= Sc. kep-, keipit, etc.: see Kepe v.).] Kept: prevented, held. —1657 Hay Diary 76.
To get a soule once acquaint with Christ kepped from praising him 1669 Reg. Privy C. 3 Ser. III. 10.
Kepped prisoner above tuo year in the Tolbuith
