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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1871-1909
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AFFCAST, n. [′ɑfkɑst]
1. One who is cast off or repudiated; an offcast.Abd.(D) 1871 W. Alexander Johnny Gibb xii. 90:
Aweel, gin he get's nain cronies a' richt, he winna care fat the affcasts dee!
2. In pl., cast-off clothes.Abd. 1909 J. T. Jeannie Jaffray vi. 61:
Their father's affcasts an' gran'father's leavin's are made to fit them at sma' cost.
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