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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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AWKA VEETY, n. A form of aqua vitæ, whisky. [′ǫkə′viti]Sc. [1829] Wilson Noctes Amb. (1855) II 273:
There's little difference atween awka veety an' awka fortis.
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