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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kepill, Keple, Keeple, varr. of Cuppill n. (a pair of sloping rafters, or one of these). Cf. also Kippil(l n. 1 and 1 b. — 1511 Selkirk B. Ct. fol. 11 a.
[He] apprysit thre kepill and ane wall of burds for the said annuall 1549–50 Ayr Common Good Acc.
For bering ane keple of timber 1551–2 Ib.
For sparris to set vp four keplis in the havin vork 1555–6 Edinb. B. Rec. II. 367.
To ane warkman to red the kepill feit, and uther labour 1690 Kirkcudbr. Sheriff Ct. Deeds II. 451.
[The said John promising to furnish and draw as much timber and all things necessary as will build] twa keeple of a fire howse