Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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Quotation dates: 1822, 1912
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ABRAID, adv. Abroad.Sc. 1912 A.O.W.B. Fables frae the French 29:
Thae puir kintra fowks, no aften abraid, In couthie content trudged on wi' their laid.Slk. 1822 Hogg Perils of Man (1972) iv.:
I think a' the mosstroopers be abraid the night!
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