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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BUCKARTIE-BOO, v. “To coo as a pigeon” (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 218, Bnff.⁴ 1912; Abd.⁹ 1936). [′bʌkərtɪ̢′bu:]