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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
†COCKAWINIE, adv. In phr. to ride cockawinie, “to ride on the shoulders of another” (Dmf. 1825 Jam.2). Jam.2 gives also the form cackawynnie.
[Cf. Cockie-breekie; Cockerdecosie, Cockertie-hooie.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Cockawinie adv.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 5 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/cockawinie>
