Kemp
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /kɛmp/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Kemp is a noun meaning (intransitive, obsolete) To strive or contend in any way; strive for victory.
Meaning
(intransitive, obsolete) To strive or contend in any way; strive for victory.
More Meanings
- (Scotland, archaic) A contest in work, etc.
- (dialectal or obsolete) A coarse or bristly hair, whisker; (in the plural) knotty hairs that will not felt.
- (dialectal or obsolete) Rough hair, wool, or fur.
- (obsolete) Shaggy; rough.
- (obsolete) A champion; a knight.
Word Forms
- kemps
- kemping
- kemped
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include battle, compete, contend, vie, strive, struggle.
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