"kelper" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-au-kelper.ogg Forms: kelpers [plural]
Etymology: From kelp + -er, so named because the islands are surrounded by much kelp. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|kelp|er}} kelp + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} kelper (plural kelpers)
  1. (slang, dated) A Falkland Islander, native to the Falkland Islands. Tags: dated, slang Categories (topical): Demonyms Synonyms: Falkland Islander, Benny, Kelper

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