Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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MOLICK, n. Also molik, -ek (Jak.). A length of fishing line of 40–50 fathoms, a Boucht (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1908 Jak. (1928), 1914 Angus Gl.).
[Dim. form ad. from Norw. måle, length of rope, from mål, a measure.]
