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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
STREEK, v.2, n.2 [strik]
I. v. To stroke, draw one's hand gently over (Uls. 1953 Traynor). Now only dial. in Eng.
II. n. The act of stroking, a stroke (Traynor).
[N.E.D. compares O.N. strjúka, to stroke, but there may have been confusion with Eng. streak, a stroke, line, to make strokes on. Cf. sim. confusion under Straik.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Streek v.2, n.2". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 21 Nov 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/streek_v2_n2>
