steek

Definitions

1. A stitch.
   Scotland
2. The bridge of extra stitches used in the steeking technique.

Examples

“Ake Ogilvie told the tale the next day to Ma Cleghorn, Ma lying at rest⟳ in her bed, she'd gone to bed with a steek in her side and as lying fair wearied till Ake looked in.”

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