Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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PECIFEE, v. Also peecefee (Cai. 1909 D. Houston 'E Silkie Man 67), pesefy (Abd. 1915 H. Beaton Benachie 163), paishifee (Abd. 1924 Swatches o' Hamespun 52). Sc. forms of Eng. pacify (Bch. 1929 J. Milne Dreams 27). [′pesɪfi]
[O.Sc. pecify, id., 1533.]