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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
¶HUCKIE, n. The space or hollow beneath a grate for receiving the ashes of a fire (Rnf. 1825 Jam.).
[? Dim. formation from hokk, Howk, an excavation, a scooped hollow. Cf. Hoakie, Heghen and Hochen, q.v.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Huckie n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 16 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/huckie>
