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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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ABBACEE, n. Alphabet. (See also Ah-bay-say.)Sh.(D) 1922 Jas. Inkster Mansie's Röd 3:
Dan-a-days hit wis nae crime ta hae bairns, mukle grown bairns o' ten, or twal, an' mebbie fyfteen year auld, dat didna ken da Abbacee.
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