Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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TEP, v. To stop up, dam up (water, etc.) (Ork. 1929 Marw., Ork. 1972). Hence teppin, n., a dam wall (Ib.).
[Norw. dial., O.N. teppa, to stop, close, block up, etc.]