Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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Quotation dates: 1824
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¶SMOIK, v., n. Also smiok.
I. v. To feast lavishly, eat well (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 428).Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 28:
We ay had rowth to eat and drink and smiok amang o' the best of things.
II. A hearty meal, a dish of good food (Ib. 428).
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