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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Pikk-,) Pickish, a. [Pik n.6] Motivated by personal animosity; prejudiced. —1690 An Apology for Sir James Dalrymple of Stair, President of the Session, by himself 5.
Upon Claverhouse's pickish accusation