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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CONTENT, adj. Pleased, happy (Fif.10, Slg.3 1937).Ayr. 1822 Galt Sir A. Wylie III. xvii.:
I hope, Sir Andrew, ye'll bring your grannie wi' you. We'll be very content to see her.
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"Content adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 8 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/content_adj>
