Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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†HOPRICK, n. A wooden pin formerly driven into the heels of boots or shoes to prolong wear (Rxb. 1825 Jam., ‡1923 Watson W.-B.). Also happrig (Rxb. a.1838 Jam. MSS. XI. 73).
[? A reduced form of half + Prick, a wooden pin or skewer.]
