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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1822
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¶KUIKIE, adj. The context suggests cantankerous, testy.Sc. 1822 R. McChronicle Legends Scot. II. 184:
“And what gars ye think that, ye auld kuikie ne'er-do-weel?” demanded the old woman.
[Of obscure orig.]
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