Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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†KJIMSIE, n. A fellow (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.).
[Cf. Norw. dial. kymsa, kymse, a poor wretch, a bungler.]