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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

SPINKIE, n. A dram, a glass of spirits (Fif. 1825 Jam.).

[? Extension of Spink, adj., 2.]

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