Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KEESSAR, n. Also keicer. A large uncomely person, usually female (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 94). Also applied to animals. [′kisər]Abd. 1880 G. Webster Crim. Officer 95:
Though he saw the muckle keicer o' a wife comin' alang he never jee't 's ginger.Abd.7 1925:
“A muckle strong keessar”: used of a young person, gen. a girl, who is big and strong.Abd.2 1942:
Did ye ever see sic a keessar o' a coo as auld Hosie bocht?
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