Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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¶HUCKIE, n. The space or hollow beneath a grate for receiving the ashes of a fire (Rnf. 1825 Jam.).
[? Dim. formation from hokk, Howk, an excavation, a scooped hollow. Cf. Hoakie, Heghen and Hochen, q.v.]
