Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†FIDDLE-FIKE, n.
1. “A troublesome peculiarity of conduct” (Per. 1825 Jam.).
2. “A complete trifler” (Ags., e.Per. Ib.). Also fiddle-ma-fyke, a fussy punctilious person (Rxb. Ib.).
[From fiddle, to trifle + Fyke.]
