Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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VIKE, v. To move, budge (Ork. 1887 Jam.).
[A variant of Fyke, q.v. Cf. Vidge. Connection with Veek is not apparent.]