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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

INSOOK, n. 1. Of the tide: an inrush, a shoreward setting (Cai. 1902 E.D.D.; ‡Sh., Cai. 1958).Cai.7 1946:
A strong insook spoilt 'e sellag fishin.

2. Of frost on the ground: a slight touch (Cai. 1907 County of Cai. (Horne) 75, Cai. 1958).

3. Fig.: a bad bargain, a fraud, swindle (Sh., Cai. 1958).Abd. 1902 E.D.D.:
That horse I bought was a complete insook.

[In, adv. + Souk.]

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