Sc. Also kaper. [a. Gael. ceapaire piece of bread and butter.] ‘A piece of oatcake and butter with a slice of cheese on it’ (Jamieson).

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1815.  [Mrs. Johnstone], Clan-Albin, I. 211 (Jam.). Hugh … I gave you a kaper, and a crogan of milk.

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1818.  Trial Sons of Rob Roy, 107. She gave the deponent a dram, and gave him bread, butter, and cheese, which they call a caper.

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