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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
STREEK, v.2, n.2 [strik]
I. v. To stroke, draw one's hand gently over (Uls. 1953 Traynor). Now only dial. in Eng.
II. n. The act of stroking, a stroke (Traynor).
[N.E.D. compares O.N. strjúka, to stroke, but there may have been confusion with Eng. streak, a stroke, line, to make strokes on. Cf. sim. confusion under Straik.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Streek v.2, n.2". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 2 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/streek_v2_n2>
