Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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¶KAMPSJIOUS, adj. Captious, disposed to catch at faults (Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.). [′kɑmʃəs]
[A corruption of Eng. captious.]