Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SKREEO, n. A very lean person or animal. [′skri:o]Ork. 1929 Marw.:
Of a lean hen — a poor skreeo; a skreeo o' beens.
