Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BAWKIE, n.2 “A bogle, spectre, ghost, apparition” (Ork. 1929 Marw.). [′b:ki]
[O.N. bokki, prop. a he-goat; mode of address — “Old Buck.” No[rw]. bokke, 1. a large landowner, a big man; 2. a bugbear, spook, a terrifying picture (Marw.). Cf. Eng. slang big bug; .see also Bawcan, n., a bogle.]
