Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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¶PRUMMICK, n. See quot.Ork. 1973 Orcadian (20 Dec.):
Prummick: food, provisions: e.g. stock of fuel taken on board before a boat left for the herring fishing.
[This usage is doubtful.]