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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BLACK-LEG, n. “A matchmaker” (Slk. 1825 Jam.2); “a go-between in love affairs” (Sc. 1898 E.D.D.). Cf. Black-foot.
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