Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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¶FISSEIS, n. Chilblains (Ork. 1887 Jam.). [Orig. obscure. ? Cf. Fiss, n., or Fissle, n., 3., but no clear connection is apparent.]
