Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
AMPEL, Amper, adj. (See quot.) Cf Aber.Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
Ampel and more rarely amper, (1) with sharp outline; clear and distinct; de land is very ampel; . . . a ampel sky; (2) greedy; eager.
