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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1891-1908, 1961
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YICKER, v., n. Also yikka; yik(k)er (Jak.). [′jɪkər]
I. v. To quarrel sharply, have a heated altercation, to fret, complain angrily and peevishly (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), Sh. 1974); of a dog: to snarl.Sh. 1891 J. Burgess Rasmie's Büddie 12:
He yikkas an growls, An dan whin he canna win oot sits an yowls.Sh. 1961 New Shetlander No. 57. 9:
Bit dey yicker an girn an git up dir birse, If you dunna believe dem baith chapter an verse.
II. n. An angry set-to, a short sharp quarrel.Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
To hae a jikker wi' onybody.
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