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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
MAISK, adj. Also meesk (Marw.). Bashful, self-conscious (Ork. 1845 Stat. Acc.2 XV. 94, note); prim, fastidious, applied esp. to one who has to be coaxed to eat (Ork. 1929 Marw.). [mesk, misk]
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"Maisk adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 20 Apr 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/maisk>
