Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CLOOKERS, CLOCKERS, n.pl. “Name given to members of the Free Presbyterian Church in some parts of Caithness, probably from the bent head and mournful expression of some of their leaders” (Cai. 8 1935, clookers; Cai.7 1936, clockers). [′klukəɹz, ′klɔkəɹz]
[See Clook above. The form clockers might, however, indicate a connection with Clocker, n.1, a brood hen.]
