Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X, list of Scottish fairs & markets).
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SILLOCK FAIR. Also sellag. At Dunnet in Oct. (Cai. 1852 Edb. Ev. Courant (19 Oct.)).
[Appar. when sillocks are most in season. See Sillock.]