smaik
Definitions
from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- noun A puny or silly fellow; a paltry rogue.
Examples
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“Colepepper — umph — I know somewhat of that smaik,” said Richie; “ken ye by ony chance where he may be heard of, Master Jenkin? — ye wad do me a sincere service to tell me.”
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There are few youths have sic true judgment as you, respecting the wisdom of their elders; and, as for this fause, traitorous smaik, I doubt he is a hawk of the same nest.
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` ` Oh, I have heard of that smaik, 'said the Scotch merchant, interrupting him; ` ` it is he whom your principal, like an obstinate auld fule, wad make a merchant o, wad he or wad he no, --- and the lad turned a strolling stage-player, in pure dislike to the labour an honest man should live by.
Note
The word 'smaik' may come from a Dutch or German word meaning 'to flatter'.
