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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SMIRK, n.² A kiss (Mry., Abd., Ags. 1970). Dim. smirkie in phr. to play at smirkie, to make love.ne.Sc. 1786 Edb. Ev. Courant (12 Dec.):
Ye say ye are a wat-mow'd birkie, And wi' the lasses play at smirkie.ne.Sc. 1884 D. Grant Lays 99:
Most met the lads wi' ready mou's Altho', instead o' ae bit smirk, They happened to get twa.ne.Sc. 1888 D. Grant Keckleton 10:
A couthie smirk o' my lips cud at ony time bring wooers ding-dang to my door.