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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Turne-tail, n. [17th c. Eng. turne-taile (1621).] One who abandons his principles or deserts his own side. — c1650 Spalding I 206.
Mony covenanteris proveit turne-taillis throw plane feir, and cam most willinglie into him
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"Turne-tail n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 3 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/turne_tail>
