Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CAAK, v. and n. [kɑ:k]
1. v. “To cackle as a hen; to talk clamorously” (Cai. 1905 E.D.D. Suppl.; Cai.7 1938).
2. n. Cackle.Cai.(D) 1922 J. Horne Poems, etc. 34:
I hear 'e caak o' 'e clockin' hens, An' 'e cheep o' 'e chuckens wee.
