Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1813
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†KEMPIT, n. Also kembit. The pith of hemp, or of a wild carrot, parsnip, etc., dried and used as a small candle (Ayr. 1808 Jam.; Ags. a.1838 Jam. MSS. XI. 94). See also Keppock.Sc. 1813 The Scotchman 115:
It maun be a misleart wicht that lippens a his weight upo a kempit!
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