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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Keck, n. [Echoic; also e.m.E. (to answer) kecke (1575).] The sound made by a jack-daw. —1540 Lynd. Sat. 4397 (Ch.).
[Stage direction] Heir sal the bairns cry keck lyke ane ke
