Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Same as
kelpie .
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- noun slang, dated A
Falkland Islander ,native to theFalkland Islands .
Etymologies
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So-named because the islands are surrounded by much kelp.
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hernesheir commented on the word kelper
Falkland Islanders have at times been nicknamed kelpers" in reference to the collecting of seaweed for use as fertilizer.
October 1, 2009
bilby commented on the word kelper
Then there were of course mother's little kelpers who collected seaweed for use as a tranquiliser.
October 2, 2009