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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

†KEEL, n.3 Any large, awkward-looking creature or thing (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 93).

[Orig. uncertain. Phs. an extended usage of Keel, n.2]

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