Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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LICKITIE, n. A nonce formation implying great speed. From Lick, n., 4. Also in U.S. from 1831.Ayr. 1817 D. McKillop Poems 33:
I rattl'd owre the A, B, C, as fast as lickitie An' read like hickitie.
