Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1804
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†CHEECKIE, Cheekie, Checkie, adj. “Full of cunning” (Abd. 1825 Jam.2). Used adverbially in quot.Bch. 1804 W. Tarras Poems 41:
D'ye mind yon night ye measur'd snouts Wi' Nick himsel'? Yet cheeckie slink't auld sittie Cloots Wi' quick leg-bail?