north. and Sc. [cf. KIBBLE, KIBBO.] A staff or stick with a hooked head.

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1816.  Scott, Old Mort., xiv. Ane o’ them was gaun to strike my mither wi’ the side o’ his broadsword—So I got up my kebbie at them, and said I wad gie them as gude.

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1899.  Cumbld. Gloss., 182/2. Kebby stick,… a hook-headed walking-stick; shepherd’s crook. [Also kebby.]

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