kevil
(Scotland) A lot (object used to determine a question by chance or independently of human choice).
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#1·Apr 27, 2026
(Scotland) A lot (object used to determine a question by chance or independently of human choice).
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#2·Apr 27, 2026
(nautical) A sturdy belaying pin for the heavier cables of a ship.
: And they cast kevils them amang, / And kevils them between; / And they cast kevils them amang, / Wha suld gae kill the king.
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