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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1913
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†GRISK, adj. Greedy, avaricious (Rxb. 1825 Jam.; Wgt. 1912 A.O.W.B. Fables frae French 68).Sc.(E) 1913 H. P. Cameron Imit. Christ iii. liv.:
Naitir is grisk, an' mair gledly haes nor gies.
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