Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1829, 1920
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CAUK, Cawk, v.2 Sc. forms corresponding to Eng. calk, to fix iron guards on shoe-heels; to sharpen horseshoes to prevent slipping during frost. Ppl.adj. caukit. Jam.6 gives the form cawk. Known to Abd.9, Fif.10 1938. [kɑ:k, kǫ:k; see P.L.D. §78]Sc. 1829 Wilson Noctes Amb. (1855) II. 177:
The chesnut meer was weel cauked.Abd. 1920 R. H. Calder Deeside Gleanings 12:
Left fit forrit wi' yer caukit fit first.
