Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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LIKAMY-DOCKS, n.pl. Also likmy docks. See quot.wm.Sc. 1887 Jam. s.v.:
An old name for the pillory, “jougs,” “gyves,” Long after … all such modes of punishment had been abolished, this term was used to impress the youthful mind with ideas of dreadful punishment consequent on wrong-doing, and esp. on prowling about in forbidden places.
