Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KEENIE, n. The kittywake, Rissa tridactyla (Mry. 1953).
[Mainly imit. of its call, with influence from Eng. keen, Ir., Gael. caoin, to wail. Cf. Pleengie.]
