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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"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
My head against a buckie that he could!
From Sentimental Tommy The Story of His Boyhood by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)
“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
Ye'll think twise, ye deil's buckie, or ye think richt!
From Malcolm by MacDonald, George
And there may be a handle somewhaur o' the richt side o' ye for some saft-hertit angel to lay han' upo' and gie ye a lift whaur ye ill deserve to gang, ye thrawn buckie!
From Alec Forbes of Howglen by MacDonald, George
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