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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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‡INDRAUGHT, n. Also en(d)dracht; endraught; indright (Ork.). [Sh. ′ɪndrɑxt, Ork. ′ɪndraɪt]

1. A purpose or object in view (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., endracht, 1914 Angus Gl.; Ork. 1929 Marw.).

2. Encouragement, good reception, promise of help (Ork. 1956); inclination. Phr. to ha'e a guid indraught till, to be favourably disposed towards (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928)).Ork. 1929 Marw.:
“He got little indright there,” of one who has some end in view and is looking for help or furtherance.