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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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ROPE, n. Sc. usage in plumbing: hemp rope used for caulking pipe joints, a gasket (Sc. 1972 J. Hastings Plumber's Companion 124). Hence roper, roping iron, the tool used in caulking (Id.).
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"Rope n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 19 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/snd00089118>
