Sc. Obs. [Of obscure origin.] A knave or rascal.
1501. Douglas, Pal. Hon., I. lxiv. Than suddanelie Venus … Answerit thus, ‘Thow subtell smy [etc.].’
1508. Dunbar, Tua Mariit Wemen, 113. Quhen the smy on me smyrkis.
a. 1585. Montgomerie, Flyting, 648. Sen all is suith that’s said of this smy.
