Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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LOKE, int. Also loakie, lockie; loks; logie(s). Prob. a deformation of Lord!, used as an expletive, gen. expressing surprise or glee (Lth., Cld., Rxb. 1825 Jam.; Rxb. 1961). Also phr. logies me! Cf. Eng. lawk(s)!, id., and Lockanties.s.Sc. 1793 T. Scott Poems 366:
The Belles an' Beaus, loks! how to wark they'd gang, Wi' reeving noses, lips, een, waists, legs, feet.Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 107:
Logies me, are ye here?Ags. 1886 Brechin Advert. (6 April) 3:
But lockie gollie! Oor John was juist tellin' me.s.Sc. 1929 Sc. Readings (Paterson) 44:
Loke sakes! What ails 'ee?
