Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1880-1949
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HOOKERS, n.pl. Also hukers (Jak.). The haunches, bended knees (Sh. 1825 Jam., 1866 Edm. Gl.; Cai.4 c.1920). Phr. to sit on one's hookers, to squat on one's haunches or with one's legs under one (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928); Ork. 1929 Marw.; I.Sc., Cai. 1957). Cf. Hunker, Kooker and Huk.Ork. 1880 Dennison Sketch-Bk. 17:
Paetie was risan' on his hookers.Ork. 1927 Peace's Ork. Almanac 133:
Whin I waar api me hookers risin' ap.Sh. 1949 New Shetlander No. 19. 43:
Settin' him doon on his hookers afore da fire ta licht his pipe wi' a coll held i' da tengs.
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