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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1816, 1879
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GLAIKERY, n. Light, foolish conduct, coquetry; deception (Sh.10 1954. rare).Per. 1816 J. Duff Poems 81:
Oh! wad ye listen to a sound advice, Ye'd quite yere glaikery, an' at last be wise.Ayr. 1879 J. White Jottings 152:
To pay the Deil is mair than fun, When in his grips, Or clear the fankl'd skenes that's spun, In glaik'ry's trips.
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