Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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¶SKADSKACHT, n. Also in reduced form scad (Sc. 1904 E.D.D.). The skate or ray, Raja alba or clavata (Sc. 1930 Fishery Board Gl.).
[? A confused representation of Gael. sgat, id.]