Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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NASK, v. To nibble, snatch at or finger cakes and similar delicacies (Ork. 1929 Marw.); to steal, pilfer unobtrusively (Marw.). Ppl.adj. naskan, snatching at, fingering; greedy, eating secretly (Ork. 1920 J. Firth Reminisc. Gl.). [nɑsk]
[Norw. dial. naska, to chew, taste little and often, snatch, steal dainty food.]
