Definitions For Kemp

Etymology 1

From Middle English kempe, t=coarse hairs, from {{inh, en, ang, cenep, t=moustache; bit (of a bridle, bristling with points)}}, from {{inh, en, gem-pro, kanipaz, t=beard, moustache, whiskers}}, from {{der, en, ine-pro, *ǵénus, t=jaw}}. Related to camp, chin.

Noun

KEMP (plural KEMPs) (obsolete) Coarse, rough hair, wool, or fur; (in the plural) knotty hairs that will not felt.

Etymology 2

From Middle English kempe, campe, t=shaggy, rough.

Adjective

(obsolete) shaggy, shaggy; rough.

Etymology 3

From Middle English kempen, from {{inh, en, ang, cempan, t=to do battle, fight}}, from {{inh, en, gmw-pro, *kampijan, t=to campaign, do battle}}.

Verb

{{en-verb}} (intransitive, obsolete) To strive or contend in any way; strive for victory.

Derived terms

kemper

Noun

KEMP (plural KEMPs) (Scotland, archaic) A contest in work, etc.

Etymology 4

From Middle English kempe, from {{inh, en, ang, cempa, t=warrior, fighter, champion}}, from {{inh, en, gmw-pro, *kampijō, t=fighter}}. {{doublet, en, champion}}.

Noun

KEMP (plural KEMPs) (obsolete) A champion; a knight.

Anagrams

MEKP