A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1584-1585
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(Kaly,) Kaillie, Keillie, a. [f. Kale n.]. Besmeared with kail or broth. —a1585 Polwart Flyt. 809 (T).
Keillie [H. Kaillie] lippis, … Pudding prikker