Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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¶SKAVISH, adj. Also -itch. Foppish, dandified, fond of fine clothes (Rnf. 1837 Crawfurd MSS. XI. 326).
[Orig. obscure.]