A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Snak, adj. [? Related to Snak v. Also in the later dial.] Sharp, quick. —a1598 Ferg.Prov. MS No. 1563.
Ye ar snak in the head yow ar good to kep midges & flies
