A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Schakebuklar,) Schaikbuklar. [e.m.E. Sim Shakebuckler (1550, 1560), a nickname for a serving man; S(c)hake v. and Buklar(e n.] ? One given to provoking quarrels or affrays. —a1538 Abell 89a.
Thai prechin our Scotland passand on thare fut with few clerkis in thare companye; schaikbuklaris wes fer to seik fra thame
