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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

HAPPRICK, n. Also haprick (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.), haprik (Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.), happrik. One of two panniers or baskets connected by a band, slung on the back of a horse, gen. used for transporting manure (Sh. 1956). Also used fig.Sh. 1877 G. Stewart Fireside Tales 35:
A auld osmal luikin' auld maid, wi' a mooth laek a horse happrick.Sh. 1913 Old-Lore Misc. VI. iii. 138:
I yüst up wi' hen's happrik, eggs and a', and clappit apo' tap o'm.

[Dim. in -ek of Happer, n., 2.]

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