† ˈstortkyn, ˈstotterkynObs. [Form uncertain; perh. a corruption of some Du. word; see -kin.] Some measure of quantity. 1501Acc.Ld. High Treas.Scot. II. 28 Giffin for ij stortkynnys of girthis, ilk ane contenand xxxiiij skeynȝeis; ilk stotterkin xvij s.; summa xxxiiij s.