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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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Quotation dates: 1810

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FECK, adj. ? Sturdy, active.Dmf. 1810 R. Cromek Remains 185:
I trow thou be a feck auld carle.

[A mistake for Freck, adj., 2.]

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