Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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¶RICK, n.2 A ditch or groove in the land. Possibly a misprint for Nick, n.1Per. 1762 Session Papers, Gray v. Maxwell (3 April) 42:
The Outfield of Inchture, where it was but like a Rick or deep Fur, fogged, or grown over with Grass.
