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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kimming, Kymmond, Kymmeoun, n.2 [Var. of Cumming n.2; cf. Cymming and Cumȝeone. Also in the later dial. as kimmen, -in.] A kind of vessel used in brewing. Also attrib. with stand. —1538
Aberd. B. Rec. MS. XVI. (J).
Ane gryte kymmond 1541
Ib. (Sp. C.) I. 176.
Ane brewfatt, ane kymmeoun, ane geilfatt 1645 Aberd. Sheriff Ct. III. 44.
A brew fatt with the kimming stands
