Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KITHY-WIND, n.comb. A whirlwind (Ork. 1929 Marw.). [′kɪθi-]
[Ork. form of giddy. Cf. also the cogn. Norw. gidda, to tremble, shake.]