Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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¶TAKIE, adj. Lasting, of food (Cld. 1825 Jam.).
[Orig. uncertain. ? From Tak, to catch hold, but poss. a misunderstanding of Eng. tacky, sticky, gluey.]
