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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
TUCKSHON, n. A knocking about, a rough handling, a rough and tumble (Ork. 1962).
[Orig. doubtful. Phs. a humorous application of Eng. tocsin.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Tuckshon n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 6 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/tuckshon>
