Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CAIK, KAIK, n. “A stitch, a sharp pain in the side” (Rxb. 1802 J. Sibbald Chron. Sc. Poetry, Gloss.).Rxb.(D) 1925 E. C. Smith Mang Howes an Knowes 2:
A tuik the kaik, an turnt keindih pechlt.
