Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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LOCKIE-ON, n.comb. See quot.Bnff., Abd. c.1885 Gregor MSS.:
When the tide is rising children amuse themselves by building little hillocks of stones or sand and take their stand on them and shout: “Willie, Willie Weetfeet winna get me” They wait till they are nearly surrounded by the rising tide and then jump. Such a hillock is called a “lockie on”.
