Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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SUKKALEG, n. Also -legg, suckaleg, succaleg, sucki(e)leg, sokkalegg. Gen. in pl.: stocking-legs, stockings without feet used as gaiters (Sh. 1825 Jam., 1908 Jak. (1928), 1914 Angus Gl.), any ragged sock or stocking (Sh. 1971). [sʌkɑ′lɛg]Sh. 1886 G. Temple Britta 144:
With neither shoes nor stockings, but only a pair of suckalegs round her ankles.Sh. 1898 Shetland News (3 Sept.):
Shü pood up da leg o' her grey sukkaleg.Sh. 1949 J. Gray Lowrie 56:
Juist suckilegs — laekly a auld pair o' da Man's wi' da feet past mendin.
