Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CLIMPET, n. A sharp-pointed rock (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 137). Not known to our correspondents.
[Prob. of the same origin as klimper, id. (see Clumper).]