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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
†ROMMIEKIL, adj., n. Also rommikill, rommikel, rummikel.
I. adj. Romping, frolicsome (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1914 Angus Gl., rommikill).
II. n. A wild unruly fellow (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), rommikel, rummikel); a romping, tomboyish girl (Sh. c.1870 E.D.D.).
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"Rommiekil adj., n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 19 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/rommiekil>
