Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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INFECK, v. Gen.Sc. form of infect. See P.L.D. § 63.2.s.Sc. 1847 H. S. Riddell Poems 350:
And maids can thole it ill, when thus Wi' bridal freaks infecket.