Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†NICKERIE, n. In phr. little nickerie, a kindly name for a child (Lth. 1825 Jam.).
[Phs. a deriv. from Nicker, sc. “one who is always clattering about”.]
