Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†DAIKENS, Daikins, int. “An exclamation or kind of oath” (Gall. 1825 Jam.2, daikins).Kcb. 1789 D. Davidson Seasons 76:
Ilk lass cock'd up her silken cap, Saying, daikens! here's the fellow.
