Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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'KISS, conj. A variant form of ‘Cas', because, q.v.Abd. 1955 W. P. Milne Eppie Elrick ii.:
A canna leave 'e pottitch 'kiss gin A stop meessin in e' meal, 'ey're lickly tae get aider sung ur knottit.
