
Kemp

Translation of "kemp" into Russian
Definitions
kemp
NounA coarse, wiry fiber in wool that is undesirable because it does not dye well and affects the texture of the wool.
The presence of kemp in the wool made it less valuable for textile production.
Scots & Northern English, archaic: A contest or competition; also, a champion or warrior.
At the harvest festival, the shepherds organised a kemp to find the fastest shearer.
kemp
VerbScots & Northern English, archaic: To contend or strive in a contest.
The youths kemped all afternoon to see who could climb the hill first.