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Definition of Keelies
1. keelie [n] - See also: keelie
Lexicographical Neighbors of Keelies
Literary usage of Keelies
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine (1890)
"... especially to children.1 This is quite opposed to statements of Mr W. Chambers,
and probably true—though he no doubt hated street-boys, or keelies, ..."
2. Spare Hours by John Brown (1865)
"... made no progress in his education there ; was annoyed by the wicked,boys, or
keelies, as he called them, and found his way back to Manor and Woodhouse. ..."
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