Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1929
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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.).Ork. 1929 Marw.:
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.Ork. 1929 Marw.:
Whar thoo gaan keisoan that tae?
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