Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†FORESKIP, n. 1. “Progress made in a journey, in relation to one left behind,” (n.Sc. 1808 Jam.), the distance by which one is in front of another.
2. “The advantage given to one in a contest, or trial of strength, agility, etc.” (Dmf. 1825 Jam.), a given start.
[Fore-, 1. + skip.]
