Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BACK-CLEIK, n. A peculiar throw or grip in wrestling. [′bɑk′klik]e.Dmf. 1894 J. Cunningham Broomieburn ii.:
“Cross-buttock him if ye get a chance,” says another. “Na! Na! the back-cleik's the thing, lad,” exclaims a third.
