Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KLOOK, n. In pl.: artful tricks or designs (Sh. 1914 Angus Gl., Sh. 1960). Hence klooki(e), kluki, adj., artful, designing, wily, cunning, cautious, sly (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., Sh. 1960). Comb. ¶klokaman, a medicine-man, one who cures by the use of charms. [′kluk(i)]Ork. 1884 R. M. Fergusson Rambles 195:
Disease caused by such evil elves could only be cured by a charmer, or a Kloka män, who were once numerous enough in the northern isles.
