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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
†KILPACK, n. Also kilpek, -ik. A small basket made of docks or twigs, with a loop to facilitate carrying in the hand (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1914 Angus Gl.); a wooden box in which bait is collected and kept (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928)). [′kɪlpək]
[Norw. kylpa, a pot with a handle. Cf. note to Kilp, v.1]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Kilpack n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 17 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/kilpack>
