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Kippering

Kipper \Kip"per\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Kippered; p. pr. & vb. n. Kippering.] To cure, by splitting, salting, and smoking. ``Kippered salmon.''
--Dickens.

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kippering

vb. (present participle of kipper English)