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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SAIKER, n. A large helping, a fill to satiety (of food).Rs.1 1929:
He took a saiker o' broth an' beef.

[Orig. doubtful. Phs. a corruption of slaker.]

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