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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

SELKIT, adv. Also selkith. Seldom, rarely (Dmf. 1825 Jam.). Liter.Wgt. 1912 A.O.W.B. Fables frae French 81:
Ae day, a bonnie Butterflee saw pass; The wing'd ane was bedeckt in a' its sheen, An' sic braw colours selkit had been seen.Sc. 1913 H. P. Cameron Imit. Christ I. xi.:
Selkit eke dae we discomfish stoup an' roup e'en ae faut.

[A variant form of Selcouth, q.v., with extended meaning. Selcut is found in 14th c. Eng.]

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