I. ˈkep transitive verb
( kepped -pt ; kep·pen -pən ; or kip·pen ˈkipən ; kepping ; keps )
Etymology: Middle English keppen, alteration of kepen to observe, heed, seek, seize, keep — more at keep
1. dialect Britain : to intercept and hinder
kep him on his way home
2. dialect Britain : to make a catch of : serve as a catch for
II. noun
( -s )
dialect Britain : catch , haul