Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SCALK, n., adj. Gael. [skɑlk]
I. n. Baldness, hairlessness (Arg. 1936 L. McInnes S. Kintyre 12).
II. adj. Bald.Arg.2 1931:
That man had a fine heed o' hair wance, but he's gone clean scalk.
