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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
NICKIE-DOBBIE, n.comb. A Norwegian harrow, a harrow consisting of a series of revolving spikes (Lth. 1964). See Stephens Bk. Farm (1855) II. 30. Also called cockie-dabbie.
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"Nickie-dobbie ". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 24 Apr 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/nickiedobbie>
