akamy

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Scots

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Bugge has suggested an antecedent Norse form afkomi (cf. Norse av-komen, adj., weakly, emaciated). Marw. suggests that it is a corruption of Eng. atomy, a contr. form of anatomy.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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akamy

  1. (Orkney) weakling, weak or infirm person or animal.

Adjective

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akamy

  1. (Orkney) infirm, diminutive undersized.

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