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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1923-1935
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CAUKIE, CAUKY, adj. Chalky: covered with chalk dust; made of chalk or chalk-like substance. [′kɑ:kɪ̢]Mry.2 1935:
The maister's jaiket was gey caukie-like by the aifterneen.w.Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.:
A cauky bool.
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