Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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VIKKEND, adj. Stout, sturdy, robust, well made, usu. of a young man or boy (Ork. 1929 Marw., Ork. 1973). [′vɪkənd]
[? Ppl. form ad. Norw. dial. kvika, to become lively, thrive, grow.]
