Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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¶KEMMIN, n. “A term commonly used in Upp. Lanarks. in relation to children or small animals, to denote activity and agility” (Lnk. 1825 Jam.).Ib.:
“He rins like a kemmin”, he runs very fast; “He wirks like a kemmin”, he works with great activity; “He fechts . . . like a kemmin.”
