A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Sca,) Ska. Altered var. of Scath(e v. to injure. —1535 Stewart 20749.
In sanctuar sicklyke that nane war sene, Fleand folkes thair into hurt or ska [: pra (= prey)]
