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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kibbil, n. [Mod. Eng. kibble (1684), keeble (1671), Germ. kübel.] A large bucket used in mining. —1608 Hilderstoun Silver Mines I. 12 b.
Twa boddomes to twa kibillis at iij s. the peice
