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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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†KEEZEL, n. Also keisyl, kysle. Gravel, shingle, in comb. keisyl-, kysle-stone, a flint stone (Rxb. 1802 J. Sibbald Chron. Sc. Poetry Gl.) and deriv. keezlie, of soil: stony, barren, unfruitful (Ayr. 1825 Jam.).Ib.:
Keezlie knowes, knolls where the soil is like a caput mortuum.