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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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HOKERY-POKERY, n. Also ho(c)kery-pockery, -packery. Sharp practice, mysterious or underhand dealings (Sc. 1911 S.D.D.; Cai., Ags., Fif., Uls. 1957).Abd. 1895 N. Roy Horseman's Word v.:
Managed them weel eneuch wi' nane o' that kind o' hokery-packery.
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