Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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GICKER, v. To giggle loudly, guffaw. [′gɪkər]Ags. 1875 J. C. Guthrie Strathmore 113:
Fat are ye gickerin' at, lassies?
[Orig. onomat., poss. influenced by Geck, v. Cf. Kicher, Keckle.]
