Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1828
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¶MASKIS, n. A mastiff. A mistake for O.Sc. and Mid.Eng. mastis, id.Slk. 1828 Hogg Poems (1874) 329:
The maskis will not move his tongue, But wag his tail, if she pass by.
