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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

SNACKERY, n. Trashy food.Abd. 1956 J. Murray Rural Rhymes 35:
Awa' wi' tins an' sic like trock, Yer bottles, jars an' 'ears auld stock, Sic snackery, halesome fare does mock.

[A nonce form due to confusion of Smacherie, trashy food, with Eng. snack, a tit-bit, hasty meal, or snaggerie s.v. Snag, n.1]

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