Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1848
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UNKIPPLE, v. Sc. form of Eng. uncouple, to unleash. See Kipple, v.Rxb. 1848 R. Davidson Leaves 156:
Thy border pack is now unkippled.