Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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†HOKEY, n. A caning on the posteriors. Heriot's School Slang.Edb. 1898 J. Baillie Walter Crighton 109:
If the misdemeanour were of a very serious nature the punishment was by hokey. In this case the table was brought into requisition.
