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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kirn(e, n.2 (Appar. the later Sc. and north. Eng. dial. kirn (kurn, curn, kern) the harvest-home feast or harvest-supper, also, the last handful of corn of the harvest.) —1680 Fawside Coal Compt 63.
For aille to the kirne 01: 10: 0
