Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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†KILP, v.1 To catch sea-fowl on a cliff by means of a rod or pole with a running loop on the end of it (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), 1914 Angus Gl.). Comb.: kilpin-stick, (a) a rod with a hook at the end, for catching sea-fowl (Jak.); (b) a rod to which a rope, with a loop at the end, is fixed, used esp. for hoisting up sheep from awkward ledges (Ib.).
[Norw. kylpa, to fish with a rod, Icel. kilpr, a loop of whalebone fastening the handle to a bucket.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
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