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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
¶ROVIESTICK, n. An awkward, poorly-clad person (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.).
[Orig. obscure. Phs. a corruption of Rödastabb, with substitution of stick for Stab in second element.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Roviestick n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 26 Apr 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/roviestick>
