Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†FINGTED, n. “A finger bandaged or tied up, viewed as a very old word” (Teviotdale 1825 Jam.).
[Appar. a curtailed form of fingertied, with the same vocalism as in dek for Dyke.]
