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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.
KEELY, adj.1 Cunning (Mry. 1919 T.S.D.C.). [′kili]
[An aphetic form of Skeelie, skilful.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Keely adj.1". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 11 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/keely>
