Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1912-1925
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FINICK, n. A fussy, affected person (ne.Sc., Fif., Kcb., Dmf. 1950). Obs. in Eng. dial.Edb. 1925 A. Muir Third Warning 64:
"Was old Mr Drysdale particular about his food?" "A fair finick," said Jessie.
Hence fin(n)icky, adj., fussy, fastidious; fiddling, intricate. Gen.Sc. Also in n.Eng. dial. and U.S.A.Dmf. 1912 J. L. Waugh Robbie Doo xi.:
He had a by-ordinar heid for . . . gaun into fikey moulds and finnicky angles.
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