Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†FECK, v.2 "To attain by dishonourable means. A term much used by the boys of the high school of Edinburgh" (Lth. 1825 Jam.).
[Variant of Eng. thieves' slang fake, to rob, "do for," mod. Eng. fake, to disguise.]
