Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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¶ROVIESTICK, n. An awkward, poorly-clad person (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.).
[Orig. obscure. Phs. a corruption of Rödastabb, with substitution of stick for Stab in second element.]
