Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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†CHACK-A-PUDDING, n.phr. “A selfish fellow, who, either in eating, or in whatsoever other way, lays hold of any thing that is good” (Slk. 1825 Jam.2).
[Prob. from Chack, v.2, (1), with influence from Eng. jack-pudding, a buffoon.]
