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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.
¶FLEAKS, n.pl. “The fissures between the strata of a rock” (Fif. 1825 Jam.).
[Orig. doubtful. Either a specialised meaning and form of Flake. n 1, v.1, or a corrupt form of Faik, n.1, 5.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Fleaks n. pl.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 14 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/fleaks>
