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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CONDUCK, n. A Sc. form of obs. Eng. conduct, a safe-conduct (Abd.⁹, Fif.¹⁰ 1937). See P.L.D. § 63.2.Slk. 1822 Hogg Perils of Man I. iv.:
“I dinna ken muckle about conducks an' signatures,” said Pate.