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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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MOUSKIT, adj. Also moosket, musket; muisket, -y (Marw.). Of a greyish-brown colouring, mouse-coloured, dun (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.; Ork. 1929 Marw.; I.Sc. 1963); grey with reddish tips to the hair (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928)). [′muskət, ′møskət]Sh. 1956 New Shetlander No. 43. 22:
One of the lambs is mooskit-faced while the other is laavie-luggit.

[Norw. muskutt, discoloured, of a dark, dingy colour < musk, dust.]

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