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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kensy, Kensé, n.1 [Origin and precise meaning obscure.] A term of abuse applied to men. —a1500 Colk. Sow i. 351.
Curris, kenseis and knavis c1500-c1512 Dunb. lx. 16.
Fowll jow jowrdane-hedit jevellis, Cowkin kenseis and culroun kewellis 15.. Christis Kirk 59 (B).
The kensy cleikit to the cavell Bot lord than gif thay luggit a1568 Bann. MS. 139 b/1.
Fals clatterand kensy kukald knaif
