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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kepping, vbl. n.1 [f. Kep v.] Intercepting. —1558-66 Knox I. 460.
Vpoun Mononday … did the Frenche ische out of Leyth betymes, for kepping of the wictuallis whiche should have cumed to ws
