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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1891
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COCKACH, adj. Cai. form corresponding to Eng. cocky, conceited. [′kɔkəx]Cai. 1891 D. Stephen Gleanings in the North 132–133:
Ye ken Johndie, cockach moniment, gentle Johndie, wi' his hat stuck on the back o' his head, and heich heelies on his beets.
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