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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
†KAID, v. Of cats: to desire the male, be in heat (Dmf. 1825 Jam.). Hence kaiding-time (Ib.).
[Orig. doubtful. Cf. Cate, id., kiddy s.v. Kid, v., and O.Sc. cady, wanton, of which this may be a back formation.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Kaid v.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 2 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/kaid>
