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Scots
Etymology
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
Noun
akamy
- (Orkney) weakling, weak or infirm person or animal.
Adjective
akamy
- (Orkney) infirm, diminutive undersized.
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