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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
†FORESKIP, n. 1. “Progress made in a journey, in relation to one left behind,” (n.Sc. 1808 Jam.), the distance by which one is in front of another.
2. “The advantage given to one in a contest, or trial of strength, agility, etc.” (Dmf. 1825 Jam.), a given start.
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"Foreskip n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 19 Apr 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/foreskip>
