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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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GAIRDIE, n. “A stout, randy and sturdy beggar” (Rnf. a.1850 Crawfurd MSS. (N.L.S.) G. 5, a Kilmacolm word). [Orig. obscure, poss. a corrupt dim. form of Caird, n.1]
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