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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Vokie, Voky(e, adj. [Appar. f. Voké n. Also in the later dial., see SND, s.v. Vogie adj.] Proud, pleased with oneself, elated. — 1600-1610 Melvill 459.
That gossope at the baptisme … was na litle vokie for getting of the bern's name 1610 Johnston Diary III 172.
I was vokye to think al the nation subject to my orders 1658 R. Moray Lett. 218.
Be not so voky of deguyling my expectations
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