Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1924-1929
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NICTION, n. Also diction (Marw.). Punishment, chastisement, scolding. Gen. in pl.Ork. 1924 P. Ork. A.S. II. 78:
The faults of discipline, or "niction," to give the right word, were faults — if they were faults — of the time.Ork. 1929 Marw.:
Thoo'll get thee nictions the night.
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