Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1882
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MERSK, n. A re-Scotticised variant of Eng. marsh. The historical form is Merse, q.v.Abd. 1882 T. Mair John o' Arnha's Latter-day Exploits 79:
There sall follow by mersk and mere . . . And the best o' the Howes o' Deir.
