Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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†CHECKSPAIL, Cheekspool, n. “A box on the ear, a blow on the cheek or chops, q[uasi] cheek-play. Cheekspool, Fife” (Sc. 1825 Jam.2).
[The first element may be from O.Sc. cheke, cheik, chek, cheek (of the face), from 1375 (D.O.S.T.). The second element is of obscure origin.]
