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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
†DACKLIE, adj.
1. “Of a swarthy complexion” (Ayr. 1825 Jam.2).
2. “Pale, having a sickly appearance” (Ib.).
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"Dacklie adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 8 May 2026 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/dacklie>
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