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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kipling, n. [Var. of Cuppilling vbl. n., Coupling vbl. n.] A coupling or connecting piece. —1548 Ex. Processes (Reg. H.).
Tua kiplingis of ȝokkis of irne, price of thame vj s.