Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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†KIEVE, v. Also ki(e)v, keeve (Sh. 1902 E.D.D.). To contend, compete, strive in emulation (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1914 Angus Gl.). [ki:v]Sh. 1879 Shetland Times (23 Ang.):
I saw hit wis nae üse a tryin' ta “keeve” wi' him, his strent wis afu,.
