Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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TUCKSHON, n. A knocking about, a rough handling, a rough and tumble (Ork. 1962).
[Orig. doubtful. Phs. a humorous application of Eng. tocsin.]