keek

Scots

verb

Definitions

To have a quick look or peek.
To tilt or lean back.

Etymology

Derived from Middle English kiken (strike out with the foot).

Origin

Middle English

kiken

Gloss

strike out with the foot

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

kick English
kyke English
kiken Middle English
kikna Old Norse
kiken Middle Dutch