Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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¶FLISKIE, n. A humorous dim. perversion of Fiscal. See Procurator Fiscal.Dmf. 1836 A. Cunningham Lord Roldan II. vii.:
E'en inform the fliskie on him, and summon Morison and me for evidence.
