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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SKIK, n., v. Also skikk, skeik, skeck, skeek. [skɪk, skik]

I. n. Order, good management, thrifty or economical usage (Sh. 1970).Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
To ha'e guid skikk wi onyting. He has nae skikk.

II. v. tr. and absol. To be sparing or economical (in the use of), be frugal or thrifty (with), to husband (Sh. 1825 Jam., skeck, skeik; Sh. 1970).Sh. 1899 J. Spence Folk-Lore 207:
Skeek weel, hae lang.Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
To skikk de milk, de meal-barrel; de meal is been weel skikket.Sh. 1931 J. Nicolson Sh. Incidents 90:
Tak da gruel a' at once, or “skik” upon it.