Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1887-1922
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JONICK, adj., n. Also jennock, gennick, genuick.
I. adj. Genuine, honest, fair, just (ne.Sc., Ags., Per.1959).Ayr. 1887 J. Service Dr Duguid 80:
I have mentioned at various times already some of the uncos, both spurious and genuick, which I possessed.Sc.(E) 1913 H. P. Cameron Imit. Christ i. xxi.:
Thar isna raal scoup nar gennick blytheheid cep i' the dreddour o' God wi' a guid conscience.
II. n. Fair play, justice, decent treatment (Abd. 1919 T.S.D.C. III.). Phr. to dae the jennock wi, to behave fairly towards.Kcb. 1902 Gallovidian No. 13. 18:
God forgive ye, Meg, but ye hae'na done the jennock wi' me.Abd. 1922 Swatches o' Hamespun 57:
Tam begood tae think he wisna haein' fair jonick.