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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BLACKIE, adj. “Ill-coloured, or having a dirty appearance; often applied to clothes that are ill-washed, or that have been soiled in drying” (Ags. 1825 Jam.2).
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"Blackie adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 20 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/blackie_adj>
