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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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‡FISKALI(E), adj. Also fiskalee (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.). Suitable, lucky for fishing (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), 1914 Angus Gl.); fisherman-like, trim (Id.).Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
Hit's no fiskali de day.Sh. 1922 J. Inkster Mansie's Röd 67:
“Dü ye stick him or cut his wizzen?” Tamy ax'd as he took a fiskalie grip o' twa o' his feet i' ivery haand.
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"Fiskali adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 2 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/fiskalie>
