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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kepping, vbl. n.² Also: -(y)n. [Var. of Keping, as kepp-, Kepe v.] Observing, complying with; charge, custody; maintaining.(1) 1520 Thanes of Cawdor 138.
For the keppyn of the sayddis poyntis and bandis 1629 Fam. Innes 217.
I did obey your comanddis in kepping ane cold generall wyssitt huyche was moir as my dew or dewtie(2) 1515 Douglas Corr. 318.
To bryng [the King] owt of the kepping of suspeccioun … and to be pute in souer kepping 1521 Ib. 80.
Thir thre lordis quhilkis now hes the name of the kepping of the Kinge and hes nocht in deid Ib.
The lordis quhilkis now hes him in keppinge 1586 Thanes of Cawdor 190.
In ony ane of thair keppingis 1673 Bonckle Kirk S. 43.
The kepping of the box wes given to Paul Cowen(3) a1538 Abell Chron. 6 b.
Jamys 4 tuyk grit lawbir in keppn of iustice & oppressyn of thevis