Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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GLAIKIE, -Y, adj. Also †glackie.
1. Thoughtless, foolish (Sc. 1911 S.D.D.; Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.; Bnff.2 1946; Sh.10 (rare), Cai., Abd. 1954).Fif. 1875 A. Burgess Bk. of Nettercaps 82:
I refer only to the glaikie and light-headed, no to sensible persons like you an' me, Tibby.
†2. “Pleasant, charming. enchanting” (Ayr. 1825 Jam., glaikie, glackie).
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