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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
†SOCY, n., v. Also sockie. [′sokɪ]
I. n. A person who walks with a manly air (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 430).
II. v. To walk in this manner (Ib.).
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"Socy n., v.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 14 Sep 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/socy>