Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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POOKAN, ppl.adj. In comb. pookan oot, of a dress: “bulging, showing a fullness that was not intended” (Ork. 1973 Orcadian (8 July)). [Corruption of Bouk, v.2]
