Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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†CHEIK, n. A brass button (Abd. 1867 W. Anderson Rhymes, etc. 137, Foot-note). Cf. Yks. dial. check, a pebble (E.D.D.). [tʃik]