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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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ENLAIRGE, v. Sc. form and usage of Eng. enlarge (Kcb. 1901 R. Trotter Gall. Gossip 403): to release from custody, to set at liberty. Arch. as in Eng.Sc. 1931 J. Lorimer Red Sergeant i.:
When the yerls an' the twa lairds, Drum an' Powrie, alang wi' Chaplain Wishart, were enlairged, young Dairsie was still in the toon.
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