"nockies" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Blend of nocks (“binoculars”) + -ie Etymology templates: {{blend|en|nocks|-ie|t1=binoculars}} Blend of nocks (“binoculars”) + -ie Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} nockies
  1. (birding, slang) Binoculars. Tags: slang Categories (topical): Birdwatching

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