Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CONFEERANCE, CONFEERENCE, n. In phrs.: 1. in confeerance to, in comparison with (Bnff.2, Abd.2 1937); 2. to be in confeerence, to harmonise (with), to match (Fif. 1938 N. A. M. Rowlands in Daily Record (23 June)). [kən′fi:rəns]1. Abd. 1891 J. Ogg Glints i' the Gloamin' 22:
We think o' her deep love o' kindred an' hame: Life's comforts were dross in confeerance to them.
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