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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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REGIMENTAL, n. Gen.Sc. usage, in pl.: formal dress or livery, one's best or most ornate clothes.Per. 1897 C. M. Stuart Sandy Scott's Bible Class 47:
A laddie in regimentals (livery) wi him.Abd.30 1966:
They were a' at the dance in their full regimentals.
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