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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

Quotation dates: 1813

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†FILSH, n.2, v.2 Also filsch.

I. n. A thump, a blow (Abd. 1825 Jam.).

II. v. To beat, drive with blows.Rnf. 1813 G. MacIndoe Wandering Muse 75:
An't werena far beneath my dignity, I just wad tak an' filsh thee owre the brae.

[The same word as Eng. filch, to steal, found in meaning II. above in Eng. 1567–1610. Of doubtful, phs. cant, origin.]

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