Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
Hide Quotations Hide Etymology
About this entry:
First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
†PICKINDAIL, n. Variant of obs. Eng. piccadill, a ruff or collar with star-shaped points.Peb. 1715 A. Pennecuik Tweeddale 391:
I must take clouts and blads, For pickindails, for caps and hose.