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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CLEEK, v.2 To nestle, snuggle (down).Ags. 1894 A. Reid Sangs o' the Heatherland 48:
Doon in my ain couthie corner I cleekit.

[Poss. a fig. use of Cleek, v.1, above.]

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