A small spiral shell or a clasp, especially one used on traditional Scottish dress; also a buckle or fastening device.
Scottish diminutive form of 'buck' or derived from 'buckle' with a diminutive suffix. It developed in Scottish English to describe small ornamental clasps worn on traditional garments.
Buckies are deeply tied to Scottish Highland dress tradition—they're the small ornamental clasps that hold sporrans and other kilt accessories, and they're still handcrafted by Scottish artisans today!
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