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Quotation dates: 1886-1916
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KOOKS, v. A Sh. form of Eng. coax.Sh. 1886 J. Burgess Sk. and Poems 45:
The “down-easter” seemed to comprehend what was wanted to make the scene one of thrilling interest, and dodged off from side to side down for the Loch of Pettister, peerie Aandrew “kooksing” it [a hat which had blown off] skilfully over the heathery braes.Sh. 1916 J. Burgess Rasmie's Smaa Murr (Iktober 23):
Happiness is no ta be caacght, nae metter hoo ye kooks her.
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