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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Kneit,) Kneyit, Kneid, ppl. a. Also: kneed. [f. Kne n. (cf. sense 4): cf. e.m.E. kneed (1597).] 1. Said of a metal bar or band: Having an angular bend, like a bent knee (of a person) or a knee-piece (Kne n. 4). 1583 Edinb. D. Guild Acc. 175.
For four braid bottis anys kneyit to the bankores … quhilk was lous 1590 Ib. 405.
For thre pair off bandis kneyit & lang taillit at bayth the endis 1591 Ib. 433.
vj yrne boiltis to this sait kneyit & dow taillit with thre hoillis in ilkane of thame 1593 Ib. 500.
To the dur off the ministeris ȝett … ane new hand with ane kneyit snek ane sneck heid and ane keipper 1633 M. Works Acc. MS. XXV. 31.
Four crose taild kneid battes at xvj s. the peice 1706 Foulis Acc. Bk. 429.
For 3 kneed strips to the stoups of the portion of the seat and loft in the kirk 1: 3: 6

2. See In-kne'd a.