Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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PROJECT, n., v. Also projeck (Abd. 1871 W. Alexander Johnny Gibb xliii.), progjek. Sc. forms and usages: an effort, action, resort; an undertaking, escapade, feat of strength (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), Sh. 1966). [n. ′prodʒək, v. pro′dʒɛk]Sh. 1897 Shetland News (3 July):
Hit's da last projeck, bit if hit's düne right, I niver kent o' hit bein' a failir.Jak.:
He was op for a progjek de night.
