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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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¶COMKECKLE, adj. Perverse, refractory, Camstairy.Edb. 1828 M. & M. Corbett Tales & Leg. III. 150:
“The Laird's in an awful state,” replied Hughie; “It's lang since I hae seen him in sic a comkeckle mood.”
[Orig. obscure. Poss. a nonce formation based on come and Keck, v.1, sc. to come and go, blow hot and cold.]
