Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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NEGLECK, v., n. Also neglec (Ayr. 1822 Galt Provost viii.; Abd. 1884 D. Grant Lays (1908) 7), neglick (Abd. 1917 D. G. Mitchell Clachan Kirk 55). Gen.Sc. forms of Eng. neglect. Pa.p. negleckit. Deriv.: negleckfu', apt to neglect (Sc. 1818 Sawers). See P.L.D. §63.2.