Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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IRKSOME, adj. Sc. usage, obs. in Eng. since 16th c.: irked, bored, weary.s.Sc. 1835 Wilson's Tales of the Borders I. 211:
Her bit lassie, Janet, would be growing irksome wi' being left alane.
