Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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Quotation dates: 1707, 1795-1845
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†KENNER, n. Also kinner; caaner, cauner (Sth. a.1838 Jam. MSS. X. 35), prob. directly ad. Gael. càin. The chief man in a salmon coble, who directs the fishing (Mry.1 1928), "a water bailiff" (n.Sc. 1887 Jam.; Bch. 1910 A. Murray Peterhead a Cent. Ago 40, kinner). [′kɛnər]Mry. 1707 Morison Decisions 10913:
To have it declared that they, their tacks-men and kenners, have the sole right to fish in the water of Spey.Mry. 1795 Stat. Acc.1 XIV. 393:
The fishing is carried on with small boats, called Cobles, with 8 men and an overseer, here called a Kenner, to each.Mry. 1845 Stat. Acc.2 XIII. 122:
The fishing is with nets and small boats, each with seven men and a "kenner," who is princeps of the band.
