E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Kid (A).
A faggot or bundle of firewood. To kid is to bind up faggots. In the parish register of Kneelsal church there is the following item: “Leading kids to church, 2s. 6d.,” that is, carting faggots to church. (Welsh, cidys, faggots.)
