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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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†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.).