Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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†KIVILAIVIE, n. A numerous collection of people, a crowd, a mob (Lnk. 1825 Jam.).
[Phs. a conflation of Cabby-labby, with Killyvie.]
