Definition of "kemp" in English

noun

1. (dialectal or obsolete) A coarse or bristly hair, whisker; (in the plural) knotty hairs that will not felt.

2. (dialectal or obsolete) Rough hair, wool, or fur.

adjective

1. (obsolete) Shaggy; rough.

verb

1. (intransitive, obsolete) To strive or contend in any way; strive for victory.

noun

1. (Scotland, archaic) A contest in work, etc.

noun

1. (obsolete) A champion; a knight.