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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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PLISKIT, n. Also plisket. Variant forms of Pliskie. Cf. Plasket.

1. A trick, stratagem, practical joke (Dmf. a.1838 Jam. MSS. X. 245, plisket).Bnff. 1895 Banffshire Jnl. (15 Jan.) 6:
The little imp in green, which, he doubted not had played upon him such a pliskit.

2. A tricky situation, plight, difficulty.Dmf. 1830 W. Bennet Traits Sc. Life III. 212:
Dinna keep ye'r meeting ony langer secret, to be rinnin' yersel's into pliskits o' this sort again.