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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.

KID, v. To flirt wantonly, to toy. Hence kiddy (Ags. 1808 Jam.), keady (Sc. Ib.), wanton.Fif. Ib.:
To kid amang the lasses.Bnff. 1853 Banffshire Jnl. (11 May):
O Jenny lass, they tell to me Thou'rt kiddin' wi' the weaver.

[Orig. doubtful. Phs. orig. a back formation from the adj. kiddy, O.Sc. cady, wanton (cf. Kaid), with later influence from kid, the young goat, and slang kid, to hoax.]

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