Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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MINTY-LOOKING, adj. Poor in quality (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.). Also in North. Eng. dial., of growing potatoes.
[Prob. = having straggly foliage like mint.]