Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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Quotation dates: 1821, 1918
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BYDAND, n. The motto of the Gordon family; hence, the regimental motto and crest of the Gordon Highlanders. Bydand is the old Sc. pr.p. of Bide, v., and hence means "abiding," "steadfast." [′bɑɪdɑnd]Sc. 1821 Bannockburn III. ii.:
Gordon's banner fluttered with the word Bydand.Bnff.(D) 1918 J. Mitchell Bydand 14:
Fa wears "Bydand" hauds heech his head.
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