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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kearn(e, var. of kairn Carn(e n. (cairn). —1597 Misc. Spald. C. I. 133.
[Witches' conventions] in kirk yeardis, corse gettis, lawis, hillis, kearnis and watters 1670 Kirkcudbr. Sheriff Ct. Proc. No. 82 (14 July).
A greatt kearne a litell below the head of Kirkbeane bourne
