Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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†KEMPSTONE, n. A nonce variant of Eng. capstan.Sc. 1752 Caled. Mercury (18 May):
To be sold . . . the following spare Stores . . . six New England Fishing boats, a large Ship's Kempstone, an old Anchor.
