Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†ETICK, adj. Feeble, delicate (n.Sc. 1808 Jam.).
[O.Sc. ethik, 1530, Fr. étique, hectique, Lat. hecticus, hectic, consumptive.]