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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1928

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KIPPER, v.3 With up: to pile or stack objects loosely and carelessly (Mry.1 1925, Abd.27 1959).Abd.15 1928:
Dinna be kipperin it up on that heech skelf, an' haein it fain' doon an' brakkin.

[From Kip, n.1, sc. to make a kip or heap.]

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