Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1901
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SNUSH, n.2, v.2 Also snüsh, snøss, snoss-. [snʊʃ, snøʃ, -s]
I. n. A wooden frame with spikes fitted as a muzzle on a calf, foal or lamb, to prevent suckling (Sh. a.1838 Jam. MSS. XII. 207, 1908 Jak. (1928), 1914 Angus Gl., Sh. 1971). Dim. snushi(c)k, snøsk, snossek, id. (Jak.).Sh. 1901 Shetland News (16 March):
What does the word snushiks mean? Hit's juist anidder word for branks, sir.
II. v. tr. To muzzle (a calf or foal) in this way (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), Sh. 1971).
[Appar. the same word as Snyse, but the phonology is irreg. and there may have been formal conflation with Snush, v.1, n.1]
