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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KNIKKER, v. Also knikr. “To emit a grating or snickering sound” (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928); I.Sc. 1960); to giggle. See also Nicher. [′knɪkər]Ork. 1929 Marw.:
Knikkeran an' laughan.
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