Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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†HOOSKED, adj. Moody, of a changeable disposition (Ork. 1929 Marw.). [′huskɪd]
[Orig. doubtful. Phs. a corruption of Norw. dial. hugstutt, inconstant, changeable in mood.]
