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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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Quotation dates: 1933
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DUCKIE, Dukki, n. A doll, also used as a pet-name for a young girl (Sh. 1825 Jam.2, 1866 Edm. Gl., 1914 Angus Gl., dukki, Sh.10, ‡Ork.5 1950). Also dokka, dokki (Jak.).[Sh. ′dʌke, Ork. ′dʊku]Sh. 1933 J. Nicolson Hentilagets 10:
My auntie boucht, an gae ta me A luvely peeri dukki.
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