Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BLIKKEN, v. [blɪkŋ, ′blɪkən]
1. To turn pale.Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
He blikkened wi', he turned pale (on account of something).
2. To blight, fade.Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.:
Da taaties is blikkened wi da frost.
