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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
ESCORN, n. “A straw wisp used by fisherwomen to support the creel on the rump” (Rs. (Avoch) 1916 T.S.D.C I I.). [′ɛskɔrn]
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"Escorn n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 26 Apr 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/escorn>