Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KEEPER, n. A store animal, an animal kept for fattening (Abd. 1903 Weekly Free Press (18 July); ne.Sc. 1959).Abd. 1951 Buchan Observer (23 Oct.):
As for stirks, or “keepers,” they were often on the road.
