Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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‡KATIE-HUNKERS, adv. Also katy-, kittie-. In a squatting position, esp. used to express a way of sliding on ice whilst sitting on the hams (Lth. 1825 Jam.). Also used as a n. (s.Sc. 1911 Dmf. & Gall. N. & Q. 222, kitty-).
[A variant of cutty-hunker. See Cutty, adj. and Coorie-hunker.]
