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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KIEGER, n. Also kiger, keger, keeker. A twist or kink in a rope, thread, etc. (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), 1914 Angus Gl.), a crick in the neck, stiffness in a muscle or joint (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1908 Jak. (1928), Sh. 1960). [′kigər, ′keg-, ′kik-]Sh. 1901 T. P. Ollason Mareel 20:
I'm ta'en a keeker i' me hench An' canna reach me heicht.