Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CLACKABY, n. Used in counting-out rhyme.ne.Sc. 1881 W. Gregor Folk-Lore of N.-E. Scot. 173:
Anery, twaaery, tickery seven, Halaby, clackaby, ten and eleven.