Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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FLUIKS, n. In phr. to beat fluiks, to slap the hands crosswise against the sides to keep warm (Ork. 1929 Marw.; Ork.5 1952). In Sh. to beat de flog(a), — fluk (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928); Sh.12 1952, floga). [fløks]
[Orig. ad. Norw. dial. berja floka, slaa floke, (flakje), id., the second element being assimilated to Fleuk, n.1 q.v. See also Flackie.]
