Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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¶HAND-LECKS, n.pl. Mitt ens (Sh. 1905 A.W. in E.D.D. Suppl.).
[Orig. doubtful. Phs. a dim. form of Hand.]