Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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UNTACKIT, ppl.adj. Not stitched down, not bound or held down by a thread. Used fig. in quot. See Tack, v.1, 1.Slk. 1820 Hogg Winter Ev. Tales II. 243:
Haud your auld souple untackit tongue.
