Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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Quotation dates: 1768, 1873-1890
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SURE, v. To assure, tell (one) for certain (ne.Sc. 1971). Also in Eng. dial. Rare exc. with 1st pers. sing.Abd. 1768 A. Ross Helenore (S.T.S.) 38:
Nae little wealth, I 'sure you, there we saw.Fif. 1873 J. Wood Ceres Races 16:
Ise sure ye sir, in whatna clime Would folk no dance to cheer the time.Ags. 1890 Arbroath Guide (5 July) 3:
Tea on a clout! I 'sure ye!
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