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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

STAIK, v.1, n. See also Steg, v.2

I. v. To prowl about in an intrusive manner (Sc. 1825 Jam.); to walk with a slow, stately step (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 180).

II. n. The act of walking so, a stiff stately gait (Id.).

[Also in n.Eng. dial. Cf. L.Ger. staken, Norw. dial. staka, = I., O.N. staka, to stumble.]

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