Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KOOKLY, n. A schoolboys' game (Cai.9 1939).
[Prob. a compressed form of king-come-a-lay, kingdom-o-lee s.v. King, n., 3. (11).]