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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1914
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CHIKK, n. Abd. form of colloq. Eng. cheek = impudence. Known to Abd.9 1939. [tʃɪk, tʃɪ̢k]Abd. 1914 J. Leatham Daavit 96:
Bit he kickit mi ai-e oot o' the place for giein' 'im chikk.
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