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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1892-1922
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KIBBIE, adj. Also kibi, kebbie. Nimble, active; eager and excited, alert (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), 1914 Angus Gl., Sh. 1960).Sh. 1892 Manson's Almanac:
I see you a' as graam an as kibbie as I for your pairt whin we come ashore.Sh. 1898 Shetland News (28 May):
Dem 'at's been üs'd wi' da sea is juist as kebbie ta hear a' da news as iver dey wir.Sh. 1922 J. Inkster Mansie's Röd 10:
Doo's aye in a aet ta git news, an' as kibbie tae tell hit.
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