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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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BUCKETIBEE, n. A rather empty-headed or sentimental characterless person.Ayr. 1832 Galt Stanley Buxton II. vii.:
He's just the same rash-headed and soft-hearted bucketibee that he was when at the Dominie's school.
[? = a pigeon, with extended meaning. Cf. Buckartie-boo.]
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