Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†LEPPEL, n. Also lepel (Jak.) and with variant dim. ending leppack (Edm.), lep(p)ek; libbag (Cai. 1902 E.D.D.). A small horn spoon, freq. one with a broken handle (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1908 Jak. (1928)).
[Du., L.Ger. lepel, a spoon.]