Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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NICKET, n. The lapwing, Vanetlus vanellus (Sc. 1905 A. R. Forbes Gaelic Names 299).
[Prob. partly imit. of the bird's call, partly a variant of Nacket, n.1, 3., q.v.]
