Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1873
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TICK, n.2 Sc. usage in quot. of Eng. tick, a parasitical mite: a sea-louse which infests salmon in salt water.Sc. 1873 D. Maclagan Nugae Canorae 104:
The ticks upon his gawsy side Show him a new-rin saumon.
