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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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APLACE, adv. In (this) place (= pred. adj. present).Cld. 1825 Jam.2:
He's better awa nor aplace — i.e. it is better that he should be absent than present.

[Also in Mid.Eng. From A, pref.1 + place; cf. Fr. en place.]

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