Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CLEEK, v.3 To keep watch for the coming of one in charge. Schoolboy slang.Edb. 1898 J. Baillie Walter Crighton xi.:
One of the younger knaps was made to “cleek for sel'” on the top of the stair, and . . . he listened for the approach of the wardsman.
