Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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¶KWARD, n. A rare or irreg. Abd. form of Eng. card. See also Caird, n.2Abd. 1889 Trans. Bch. Field Club I. 202:
Fat ever ither ye fess hame, be sure to fess a pair o' oo' kwards to me.