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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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BAIRNIKIE, n. Double dim. form of Bairn. See -Ock, suff.Lnk. 1884 J. Nicholson Willie Waugh 164:
O hushaba, my bairnikie.
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