Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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‡FOOSK, n. Also fjosk (Jak.). Dandruff, scaly matter among a horse's hair (Ork. 1929 Marw.); anything light, loose or unsubstantial (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928)).
[Norw. dial. f(j)usk, Dan. dial. fusk, motes, flying particles, (coal-)dust.]
