Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GIMPIE, n. A short, stout, well-built girl (Cai. 1915 T.S.D.C. II.). Also gimp (Cai. 1949). [′gɪmpi]
[A voiced variant of Kempy, n., q.v.]
