Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†FLURRIKIN, pr.ppl., vbl.n. “Speaking in a flurry” (Lnk. 1825 Jam.).
[Appar. from Eng. flurry, with dim. ending -ick.]