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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1845, 1908-1929
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ACAMY, AIKAMY, AKAMY, AKKAMI, n. and adj. (Sh. and Ork.) [′ɑkɑmi, ′ɑkəmi, ′ɛkəmi.]
1. n. A weak or infirm person (or animal); a weakling. Used also as a term of abuse.Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.:
Akkami, a poor infirm person or animal.Sh. 1908 Jak.:
A puir akami.Ork. 1929 Marw.:
Thoo're a vild (= vile) akamy.Ork. 1929 Marw.:
As poor (lean) as an aikamy.
2. adj. Diminutive undersized, infirm.Ork. 1845 R. Scarth in Stat. Acc.2 XV. Orkney 95:
Acamy, adj., diminutive.
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