Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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AFFLICK, v. Sc. form of Eng. afflict, freq. in ppl.adj. afflicket, -it (wm.Sc. 1868 Laird of Logan 159; Per. 1887 R. Cleland Inchbracken 210; Abd. 1915 H. Beaton Benachie 187). Gen.Sc. See P.L.D. §63.2.