Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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¶ACKIE, adj. Appar. a reduced form of active, based on Ack, n.Sc. 1776 D. Herd Sc. Songs II. 141:
The carling spurn'd wi' head and feet, The carle he was sae ackie. . . . O.