Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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¶WHICKIE, adj. “Crafty, knavish” (Cld. 1825 Jam.).
[Orig. obscure. The word is of doubtful authenticity. Connection with O.Sc. quhickett, Eng. wicked, †wick is not obvious.]
