Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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¶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.]
