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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KIM, n.2 Also kimmo. Bed (Ork. 1960).Ork. 1929 Marw.:
A' the bairns are in kim long ago.
Ork.1 1946:
I'm gaun tae my kimmo.

[Orig. unknown. ? Corruption of slang kip, a bed.]

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