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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DESTRICK, n. Sc. form of Eng. district (Bnff.2, Abd. correspondents 1940; Bwk. 1942 Wettstein 58; Ayr. 1923 Wilson Dial. of Burns 160; Rxb. 1942 Zai 245). See P.L.D. § 63.2. [′dɛstrɪk]wm.Sc. 1903 “S. Macplowter” Mrs McCraw 52:
A don't choose tae be sae fameelyer wi' the people o' the destric'.
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