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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.

TUCTION, n. See quot.Ork. 1973 Orcadian (20 Dec.):
When applied to inanimate things, as frequently in Deerness, it means rough usage. Applied to persons, it means scolding or punishment.

[Appar. a corruption of Diction, Nictions.]

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