buckie
noun
a whelk or its shell
buckie
1 British
/ ˈbʌkɪ /
noun
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a whelk or its shell
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a lively or boisterous person, esp a youngster
Buckie
2
British
/ ˈbʌkɪ /
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
"The de'il's buckie said his master would be at the hall by dinner-time; and I'll not be one o' the guests where old Clootie has the pick o' the table."
From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 by Roby, John
“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
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
The crab and lobster haunt in the crevices; and limpets, mussels, and the white buckie abound.
From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 16 (of 25) by Stevenson, Robert Louis
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