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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

†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?

[Phs. an extended use of colloq. Eng. cheeky, impudent.]

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