Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SHRIEGH, n. A shriek, scream (Rxb. 1825 Jam.). This appears to be a misprint for skriegh from Gl. to Scott's Antiquary (1816) III. 369). See Skraich.