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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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¶SKAAS, n. A variant form with prothetic s- of Eng. cause, reason, pretext.Abd. 1955 W. P. Milne Eppie Elrick vii.:
Dinna for ony skaas gae staiverin an' paamerin aboot i' the dark.
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