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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
COCKIE, adj. "Dainty, tasteful in dress" (Bnff.2 1936, Abd.4 1929). [′kɔkɪ̢]
[Prob. Fr. coquet, in its secondary meaning of "elegant in dress."]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Cockie adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 19 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/cockie>
