Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BEST, v. To get the better of, to beat. [bɛst]Abd.(D) 1929 J. Alexander Mains and Hilly 23:
Bit ye canna best his in the maitter o' gedderin' siller.Ags. 1915 V. Jacob Songs of Angus 3:
There was nae twa lads frae the Grampians doon to the Tay That could best us twa.Gall.(D) 1901 Trotter Gall. Gossip 430:
They wur that wil' at him for ey bestin them, yt they didna ken whut tae say o' him.
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