Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†NICK, n.3 A nod.Abd. 1879 G. Macdonald Sir Gibbie xxv.:
The boy laughed and nodded, and, as Janet said, the bairn's nick was guid's the best man's word.
