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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Scurge-stik, n. (e.m.E. scorge stycke ‘a whip used with a child's top’ (OED; c1500), scowrgesticke (1585), f. Scurge v. (or ? n.) and Stik n.) — 1460 Hay Alex. 4289.
And ane scurge-stik to drife ane top withall
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"Scurge-stik n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 15 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/scurge_stik>
