Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CAPERKNATLICH, adj. “Ill to please, peevish” (Abd.7 1925). [′kɑpər′nɑtlɪç]
[Cf. Capernicious and Capernoitie.]