Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†FIEKIK, FIKEK, n. A tag, tassel; an ornamental appendage on a dress (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.); a wisp, dishevelled lock (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), fikek).
[? Cf. obs. Eng. fuke, a lock of hair.]
