Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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†KIRNIE, n. “A little pert impudent boy, who would wish to be considered a man” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 304).
[Dim. form of Kirn, n.2, 2. or Eng. kern, a kernel, grain. See note to Kirn, n.2]
