Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1824-1830
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†CONDITIONS, n.pl. Personal qualities; habits, behaviour. Obs. in Eng. since early 18th cent. (N.E.D.). Used, apparently, only by Scott.Sc. 1824 Scott Redgauntlet, Letter xi.:
Sir Robert ca'ad it [monkey] Major Weir, after the warlock that was burnt; and few folk liked either the name or the conditions of the creature.Sc. 1830 Scott Diary (24 Dec.):
This morning died . . . Miss Bell Fergusson, a woman of the most excellent conditions.
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