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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

‡FISKALI(E), adj. Also fiskalee (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.). Suitable, lucky for fishing (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), 1914 Angus Gl.); fisherman-like, trim (Id.).Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
Hit's no fiskali de day.Sh. 1922 J. Inkster Mansie's Röd 67:
“Dü ye stick him or cut his wizzen?” Tamy ax'd as he took a fiskalie grip o' twa o' his feet i' ivery haand.

[O.N. fiskiligr, fit for fishing.]

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