Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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†KEBBIE, v. To quarrel, chide (Ags. 1808 Jam.).
[Mid.Eng. kebben, to contend, M.L.Ger. kiben, id. Cf. Cabby-labby.]