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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
STAIK, v.1, n. See also Steg, v.2
I. v. To prowl about in an intrusive manner (Sc. 1825 Jam.); to walk with a slow, stately step (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 180).
II. n. The act of walking so, a stiff stately gait (Id.).
[Also in n.Eng. dial. Cf. L.Ger. staken, Norw. dial. staka, = I., O.N. staka, to stumble.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Staik v.1, n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 7 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/staik_v1_n>
