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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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†ACKAVITY, n. Aqua vitæ; whisky.Rnf. 1788 E. Picken Poems, etc. 14:
Fell kebbucks, three year auld, an' mitey, Wi' horns o' hilan' ackavity, Drive thro' the streets, wi' unca stear, To bid some chiel A gude new year.
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