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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1834
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DINKIE, DINKY, adj. Neat, trim (Sc. 1788 E. Picken Poems, Gl. 230). Gen.Sc. From c.1870 in common use in colloq. Eng.Ayr. 1834 M. Porteous Real “Souter Johnny” (1858) 29:
An' ye'll observe yon dinkie pile, In your ain cauf-lan', bonnie Kyle.
