Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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†KITERAL, n. Also ketrail. “A term used to express the greatest contempt and abhorrence” (Sc. 1808 Jam.), a filthy wretch. Used as coll. n. in quot.Mry. 1913 Northern Scot:
Ye're nae ane o' the Burnside kiteral frae Braefit.
