Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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Quotation dates: 1873
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GRAIVITY, n. Sc. form of Eng. gravity. See P.L.D. §48.1.Mry. 1873 J. Brown Round Table Club 31:
I dinna ken fat kin' o' graivity it is, but tae float on yer back ye maun keep yersel' as stiff's a poker.
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