Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X, list of Scottish personal names).
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JACKIE. Also Jakeh (Slk. 1894 J. Bathgate Aunt Janet's Legacy 87). Dim. or pet forms of the female names Jaqueline or Joan (cf. Eng. Jack, John) (Sc. 1825 Jam.).