kemple

noun

kem·​ple

ˈkempəl

plural -s

: a Scotch unit of measure for straw varying around 400 pounds

Word History

Etymology

alteration of earlier kimple, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse -kimbull bundle, Icelandic kimbill small bundle, small haystack, Norwegian dialect kimbel bundle of grass

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Rhymes for kemple

• semple