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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†DRONACH, n. Penalty, punishment, in phr. to dree the dronach, to pay the penalty, to suffer the consequences.Sc. 1808 Jam.:
“I'se gar ye dree the dronach o't;” I will make you do penance for it; or abide the consequences.
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