Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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‡KIDGIE, adj. Also kidgy. Variant forms of Cadgy, q.v. cosy, comfortable, (Abd.2 1946), “lovingly attached” (Ayr. 1825 Jam.), “chirpy”.Sc. c.1850 A Few Rare Proverbs:
Ye're as kidgie about that as a widow's o' keeping, and trapping lodgers.Bnff. 1872 Banffshire Jnl. (30 Jan.):
And sittin' at our ain fireside, There is a kidgy wifikie.
