Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1782
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†SKIRDOCH, adj., n.
I. adj. 1. Flirtatious, giddy in behaviour “applied to a coxcomb, or a coquette” (Fif. 1825 Jam.).
2. Easily scared or frightened (Id.).
II. n. Appar. a giddy young woman, a flighty girl.ne.Sc. 1782 Caled. Mercury (4 Sept.):
Nae skirdoch weirs ae worset gown, Bat silk an' satin.
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