Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KICHER, v.2, n.2 Also kigher, and reduplic. kich-kicher. [′kɪçer]
I. v. To titter, giggle, laugh in a restrained way (Sc. 1808 Jam.; Uls. 1953 Traynor; Sh., Abd., Kcd., Ags. 1960).Abd.31 1939:
Aul Geordie, he's feel, aye kich-kicherin awa tull imsel.
II. n. A titter, a stifled laugh (Abd., Ags. 1960).Abd.1 1941:
He gie'd a kicher o' a lauch.
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