Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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¶PLINKWIR, adj. Prim, over-fastidious. self-consciously correct and genteel (Ork. 1929 Marw.). [′plŋkwɪr]
[Orig. obscure.]