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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1577-1606
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(Sneke,) Sneik, n. [Cf. 17th c. Eng. sneak (a1643), also Sneake (1597, Shakespeare, proper name); Sneke v.] A term of opprobrium: One who acts in an underhand or shabby manner. — 1577 Inverness Rec. I 259.
In calling of the prowest [etc.] … as knaiffis, lownes, theiffes, sneikis 1606 Inverness Rec. II 40.
Backbytting of the said Donald … in calling of him kairle, soingour, knaiff and sneik
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