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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kenkynȝe, n. Also: kenkynyie. [Gael. ceann-cinnidh, f. ceann head, chief, and cinneadh clan, tribe: cf. Kenkynollen.] Cawylpe (= calp) of kenkynȝe, = Kenkynollen. b, Calp n. 1. —1547 Band of the M'Gillekeyrs in Breadalbane Coll. MS. No. 64.
Quhen ony of thaym decessis [he] sall leyf to me or my ayris ane cawylpne [sic] of kenkynȝe as is vsit in the contrees abowt1547 Band of the M'Gillekeyrs in Black Bk. Taymouth 185.
Quhen ony of thaym decessis [he] sall leyf to me or my ayris and cawylpe of kenkynyie as is usit in the contreis abowtis
