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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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†KIBER, n. A variant form of Caber, 2., a beam, rafter.Lth. 1813 G. Bruce Poems 16:
An' tho' the kibers dirl an' shake, Wi' fierce auld canker'd Boreas.