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/plis"kee/, n., pl. pliskies, adj. Scot. and North Eng.n.1. a mischievous trick; practical joke; prank.adj.2. mischievous; playful.Also, pliskie.[1780-90; orig. uncert.]
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plis|ky — or plis|kie «PLIHS kee», noun, plural kies, adjective. Scottish. –n. a mischievous trick. –adj. mischievous: »Auld Habkin o the Pethfit, who was a plisky body (John Service). ╂[origin unknown] … Useful english dictionary
