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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Reiskie, adj. [f. Reisk,n.] Moorish, marshy; covered with coarse grass. — 1648 Aberd. Sheriff Ct. II 518.
Faill and dowat castin upon ane reiskie peice of the samen lands lyand at the eist end of … his ruids
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"Reiskie adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 21 Dec 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/reiskie>
