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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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METTICKS, n.pl. Also mettoos. A plant or weed growing on sand dunes, with thick roots running along underground, thought to be Carex arenaria (Ork. 1929 Marw., Ork.5 1962, mettoos).

[Orig. unknown.? cf. Methick, Medick.]

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