Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DEFECK, n. Gen.Sc. form of Eng. defect. [də′fɛk; see P.L.D. § 63.2]Wgt. 1912 A.O.W.B. Fables frae French 59:
We dinna like to ken Oor ain defecks.