Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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COLIC, v. Also colick. To affect with colic.Sc. 1734 G. Cheyne Eng. Malady III. 292:
To take off the Colicking Quality of Honey. Ags. 1897 F. MacKenzie Northern Pine 86:
Ye colickit the young laird wi' your skirlin'.
