Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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UNCAWKET, ppl.adj. Without an account being sent, not chalked up to one's account. See Cauk, II. 2. (1).Per. 1857 J. Stewart Sketches 19:
Weekly, uncawket, as Monday comes roun' There's tippence sent wi' them for auld Eppie Brown [as school fees].
