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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CAIKLE, v. A Sc. form of Eng. cackle (Bnff.2, Abd.22 1938). Vbl.n. and ppl.adj. caiklin'. Cf. Keckle. [kekl]Sc. 1928 J. Wilson Hamespun 18:
For a' day lang his coops an' pens Re-echo wi' their caiklin'.em.Sc. 1913 J. Black Gloamin' Glints 72:
Nae crawin' cock will you molest, Nor e'en a caiklin' hen.
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