Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1851-1955
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TRANSACK, n., v. Also -ac, -eck. Sc. forms and usages of Eng. transact. See P.L.D. §63.2. [trɑn′zɑk]
I. n. A transaction, negotiation, matter of business (Fif. c.1850 Peattie MS.; Bnff., Abd., Ags., Slg., Ayr., Rxb. 1973). Rare and obs. in Eng.Abd. 1851 Apollodora North. Tales ii. 15:
Time may tell o' their transacts.Abd. 1871 W. Alexander Johnny Gibb xli.:
Gin ance we begin an' clatter aboot oor nain transacks.Mry. 1908 J. Mackinnon Braefoot Sk. 32:
That transac' 'll nae pey me sair.Abd. 1913 G. Greig Mains Again 33:
Fin ye've ony business transacks, ye pit them doon on black an' fite.
II. v. To deal with, dispose of (a business matter).Sh. 1898 Shetland News (22 Jan.):
Doo'll shurely hae time ta lowse an' transeck a' da papers afore bed time.Abd. 1955 W. P. Milne Eppie Elrick vii.:
He'll hae his dyowties tae transack nae doot.
