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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KEESO, n., v. Also keiso, kyso. [′k(j)iso. ′kaiso]

I. n. 1. Something large or bulky, used fig. of a lazy, good-for-nothing sort of person.Ork. 1929 Marw.:
A great keeso o' a wife.

2. “A drooping, languid posture” (Ork. 1929 Marw.).Ib.:
What are thoo lyan there for in a lazy kyso?

II. v. To carry or lug a large, unwieldy burden with the arms in front of the body.Ib.:
Whar thoo gaan keisoan that tae?