docken

noun

dock·​en

ˈdäkən

plural -s

1

chiefly Scottish : dock entry 1

2

chiefly Scottish : something of small value

I don't care a docken

—John Buchan

Word History

Etymology

Middle English doken (plural of dock, docke), from Old English doccan, plural of docce dock

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