We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. By clicking 'continue' or by continuing to use our website, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. You can change your cookie settings in your browser at any time.

Continue
Find out more

Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

Hide Quotations Hide Etymology

Abbreviations Cite this entry

About this entry:
First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

LAMP, n.4 Also lampi(e) (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928)). A ledge of rock on a cliff-face (Sh. 1960).Sh. 1879 Shetland Times (23 Aug.):
When doo comes doon t' da fit doo'll fin' a lampie 'at sax o' dee could staand apon.Sh. 1930:
Not long ago I heard a man speaking of “the lamps in the banks.”

[Cf. Sw. dial. lampa, a ledge or bench fixed to a bed.]

17096

snd