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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Keppar, -er, varr. of Kepar n. (keeper) (as kepp-, Kepe v. and Kepping vbl. n.2). — 1481 Peebles B. Rec. I. 189.
The saidis plebane curat and chaplanis … to be kepparis to the archidenis place 1596 Edinb. D. Guild Acc. 620.
To Patrik Andersone kepper off the kirk for the awaiting on vpone the sclaitteris
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