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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kei-calf, var. of quey calf, s.v. Quy n.1 attrib. and comb. (a female calf). —1650 Brechin Presb. 44.
Her kyne, which died … the one of a keicalff, the other dwynd and died
