Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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JEEMSIE, n. A kite for flying.Abd. 1961 Press & Jnl. (20 Nov.):
Among hobbies the making of kites (called jeemsies) and the carving and rigging of model ships were popular.
[Appar. from Jeems, Sc. form of James. The connection is not explained.]
