n. [ Maori. ] (Zool.) A large New Zealand parrot (Nestor notabilis), notorious for having acquired the habit of killing sheep; -- called also
v. i.
n. An effort to vomit; queasiness. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. & n. See Keck, v. i. & n. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
n. Old rope or iron chains wound around a cable. See Keckle, v. t. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ From keck, keckle. ] Inclined to vomit; squeamish. [ R. ] Holland. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.;
Nothing teems
But hateful docks, rough thistles, kecksies, burs. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Resembling a kecksy. Grew. [ 1913 Webster ]