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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1773
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SCALCK, n. Also skalk (Highl. 1773 S. Johnson Tour (1775) 123). A morning dram of spirits. Gael. [skɑlk]Highl. 1773 Boswell Hebrides (1936) 133:
We had a dram of excellent brandy, according to the Highland custom, filled round. They call it Scalck.
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