Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KAIMER, v. Also kaimel (Marw.). Of horses: to rear up with the forefeet (Ork. 1911 Old-Lore Misc. IV. ii. 68, 1929 Marw.; Cai. 1959). [′kjemər, ′kjɛmər, ′kjɛml]
[Freq. forms of Kame, v., 3.]
