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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Ye'll think twise, ye deil's buckie, or ye think richt!
From Malcolm by MacDonald, George
He is a devil's buckie, and I advise you to follow my example, Miss McQueen, and capitulate.
From Tommy and Grizel by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)
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 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
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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