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Quotation dates: 1808-1825
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†GINKIE, adj., n. Also gynkie. [′gɪŋki]
I. adj. Giddy, frolicsome (Jam.2).Fif. 1825 MS. Poem in Jam.
I . . . dressit mysel like the ginkie gaes, When they dance i' th' sheen o' the moon.
II. n. 1. “A term of reproach applied to a woman” (Jam.); 2 “a light-headed, light-hearted, light-footed lassie” (Fif. 1825 Jam.), a giglet (Rnf. Ib.).1. Ags. 1808 Jam.:
She's a worthless Gynkie.
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