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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KIK, n., v. Also kikk, k(i)ek, kyick. [k(j)ɪk, kik, kɛk]

I. n. 1. A twist, dislocation, a crick in the neck (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928); Ork. 1929 Marw., I.Sc. 1960). Cf. Kieger.

2. A gesticulation, a habitual sudden jerk or movement of some part of the body (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1914 Angus Gl.). This might however be rather a form of Kick, n., 4.Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
Shø had so many kiks upon her.

II. v. To bend or twist backwards, esp. of the head and shoulders (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928)), to make a sudden jerky movement with some part of the body (I.Sc. 1960).Ork. 1929 Marw.:
He kyicked back his feet fae the fire.