Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KJIRP, v. Sh. form of Eng. carp, to talk censoriously (Sh. 1960).Sh. 1952 J. Hunter Taen wi da Trow 26:
Dey kjirpit wi him for a while, Bit naethin o him med, Till at lent dey lost dir patience An led da body dead.
