Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1819
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KE WA, int. A form of gae wa (wi' ye), see Gae, v., IV., with unvoicing of g.Kcd. 1819 J. Burness Plays 288:
Ke wa', quo' Rob, a curn curst lies, There ne'er was sic a thing.