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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KNEEBIE, n. Also kneebi, (k)nibi (Jak.). The top of a wooden saddle, one of the two crossed projecting wooden arms on a pack-saddle from which loads might be suspended (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928)). [′(k)ni(:)bi]Sh. 1898 Shetland News (13 Aug.):
I hankl'd up Staarna's teddir an' hang him ower da kneebi o' da klibber.Sh. 1922 J. Inkster Mansie's Röd 129:
Poo fil dy fettle wins ower da kneebie.