Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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†AUCHTIGEN, AUCHTIKIN, n. “The eighth part of a barrel, or the half firkin; a term formerly used Aberd.” (Jam.2 1825).
[From Aucht (eighth) + i + dim. suffix -kin, cf. firkin, kilderkin.]
