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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
BUCKARTIE-BOO, v. “To coo as a pigeon” (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 218, Bnff.4 1912; Abd.9 1936). [′bʌkərtɪ̢′bu:]
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