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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

BORKIN, n. Corrupted form of Eng. bodkin: a small wooden pin or skewer for making a hole in the cords of a fishing-line to pass the horse-hair imp through (Bwk. 1968).

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