Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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SWISK, n. A whisk, a small broom (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., Sh. 1972).
[Norw. dial. visk, a wisp of hay or straw, viska, to sweep, with prothetic s.-. ]