Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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COCKIE, adj. “Dainty, tasteful in dress” (Bnff.2 1936, Abd.4 1929). [′kɔkɪ̢]
[Prob. Fr. coquet, in its secondary meaning of “elegant in dress.”]
