Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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TICKLE-BANY, n. A stickleback (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.; Lnk. 1972).
[Reversed form of bany-tickle, Banstickle, q.v.]