Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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HAMPER, n. “The ox on the right in ploughing” (Mry.1 1925). Also used attrib. in hamper ox (Ib.).
[Of doubtful authenticity, phs. a corruption of happer, see Hap, v.3]
