Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SAICY, adj. Reduced dim. form of second, numerical adj. Also in n.Eng. dial. [′seke]Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.:
A'm first, ee're saicy. The reed sandstane skers ner the Saicy Brig on the Jed.
