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- supplementary (1976) to Trief TRIEF. Threave in Kirkcudbrightshire (Kcb. 1789 D. Davidson Seasons 33). [trif. See T, letter, 1.]
- supplementary (1976) to Fykes fair †FYKES FAIR. At Auchencairn in Kirkcudbrightshire in July (Kcb. 1911 Dmf. & Gall. N. & Q
- Kelton hill fair n. phr.” took place in the [rabbit] hole. [From Kelton in Kirkcudbrightshire. See Stat. Acc.1 VIII. 301.]
- supplementary (1976) to Lady fair ). See Stat. Acc.2 X. 525; 2. In August at Urr in Kirkcudbrightshire (Kcb. 1788 Dmf. Weekly Jnl. (5 Aug
- Strath n. Stewartry, an The Strath; or if ye like tae pit it that wey, inta Wigtownshire, Kirkcudbrightshire, an
- Keelin n., a nickname for an inhabitant of Colvend in Kirkcudbrightshire (Gall. 1905 E.D.D. Suppl.). Sc. 1701
- Shire n.1 from the eastern division, Kirkcudbrightshire, which is called specif. The Stewartry, q.v. (Gall. 1970
- Kelpie n.. [In O.Sc., found in place-name, 1674, Kelpie hoall, in Kirkcudbrightshire. Prob. ad. Gael. cailpeach
- Mountain n. I. 54: In Kirkcudbrightshire, the Quaking Grass (Briza), is called Mountain Flax, and is used
- Huid n., v. Kirkcudbrightshire till 60 years ago stooks were formed of twelve sheaves, ten set on end and two placed on the top
- Meg n. castle of Threave in Kirkcudbrightshire in the year 1435, the artillery brought having proved ineffective
- Stewart n.-terminous with counties and were officially so-called until the 20th c. Kirkcudbrightshire is still locally
