Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KILP, n., v.2 Also keelup.
I. n. A fledgling bird still in the nest.Inv. 1919 per Cai.8:
“Is't eggs or keelups?” a boy is asked when he shouts he has found a nest.
II. v. In ppl.adj. kilpit, of eggs: having the young birds inside (Abd. 1958).
[Cf. Gilpie, II. 2. and n.Eng. dial. kelp, a young crow.]
