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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KINSH, v.2 To steal, to pilfer (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.).Rxb. 1927 E. C. Smith Braid Haaick 13:
Ee'd better heide thae rock-bools, or the bairns 'll kinsh thum.

[Phs. a curtailed form of Skinch, q.v.]

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