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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CHIKKLE, v. A Sc. form of Eng. tickle; cf. Chug for tug. [tʃɪ̢kl]Ayr. 1912 G. Cunningham Verse, maistly in the Doric 141:
Oor Jock, and Sanny's brither, Had got themsel's in death-like grups, Were chikklin' ane anither.
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