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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

SKUNT, n. In phr. to skunt, to rack and ruin, into a dilapidated or ruinous state. Only in Burgess.Fif. 1875 A. Burgess Nettercaps 18:
Leven Shune wad gang to Skunt.Fif. 1890 A. Burgess Poute 64:
Ye're pirly-wheels — and Geeg ar awl t' skunt.

[Orig. obscure. Phs. a corruption of Scrunt, n.1, 1., q.v.]

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