Definition of "ilka" [ilka]

• Scots Each; every. (adjective)

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• "It means that the Highland wives are cursing and banning the red-coats, and wishing ill-luck to them, and ilka ane that ever spoke the"
• "Sundays, and fended weel for ye in the ilka days besides."
• "On ilka hand he's pressed by want, on ilka side by danger."