Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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†KIFFLE, v.1, n.1
I. v. To cough as a result of a tickling sensation in the throat (Rxb. 1825 Jam.). Hence kifflin-cough, a slight cough caused by a tickle in the throat (Ib.).
II. n. A persistent, tickling cough (Ib.).
[A variant form of Kighle, q.v.]
