Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1897-1908
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DWARS, adv. Across, athwart, cross-wise (Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.).Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
De nail is driven in dwars.
Comb.: dwarsbauk, a cross-beam.Sh. 1897 Shet. News (14 Aug.):
He [a byre] needs new wid tü. Da couples, dwarsbauks, an' ovey is a' gaen.
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