Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1804
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†SMICK, n. A spot, trace, tincture (n.Sc. 1825 Jam.); any small inconsiderable trifle; “a dainty, anything rather odd and worthless” (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 170).Abd. 1804 W. Tarras Poems 23:
Blest wi' a smick o' hame content, I ward skaith o' the moorlan bent.
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