buckie
1 Britishnoun
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a whelk or its shell
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a lively or boisterous person, esp a youngster
noun
Etymology
Origin of buckie
related to Latin buc ( c ) inum whelk, from buc ( c ) ina trumpet, horn
Example Sentences
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We thanked our formidable-looking friend for her company and, presenting her with a John o' Groat's buckie, bade her farewell.
From From John O'Groats to Land's End by Naylor, Robert
"To ca the sowl oot o' the wame o' the deil's buckie o' him," said a limping ostler.
From Alec Forbes of Howglen by MacDonald, George
The deevil’s buckie, I ken the button of him!
From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 11 (of 25) by Stevenson, Robert Louis
Ye'll think twise, ye deil's buckie, or ye think richt!
From Malcolm by MacDonald, George
“The huzzy Beenie—the jaud Eppie—the deil's buckie of a callant!—Another plate gane—they'll break me out of house and ha'!”
From St. Ronan's Well by Scott, Walter, Sir
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