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kemple

noun
kem·​ple | \ˈkempəl\
plural -s

Definition of kemple 

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

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History and Etymology for kemple

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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