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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

CHECK, n. A door key (Sc. 1911 S.D.D. Add., Slg.3 1939). A contr. form of Eng. check-key, latch-key.Gsw. 1898 D. Willox Poems and Sketches 79:
Will ye tak' the check, or will I jist sit up for ye?Gsw. 1940 (per Kcb.1):
A've lost ma check, John, and canna open the door. Ye'll hae to get in by the back winda'.

[O.Sc. has check, to fasten, 1560 (D.O.S.T.), but no noun is recorded.]

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