Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KEEPING, n. A space, slot, or repository in which a thing may be stored, a compartment in a receptacle.Inv. 1746 Trans. Inv. Scientif. Soc. I. 230:
A shagreen case to contain keepings for a dozen spoons.Ork. 1773 P. Fea MS. Diary (26 April):
Went to Westra in order to see Mr Dinnison's keepings sealed.
