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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
GRAINERY, n. Variant form of granary, due to the influence of grain (Bwk. 1942 Wettstein; Bnff., Abd., m.Lth., Kcb. 1955). Also in Eng. up to early 19th c. [′grenəre]Hdg. 1892 J. Lumsden Sheep-Head 297:
The grainery, the hichest hoose i' the toun, is to hae its tile roof pairced.
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"Grainery n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 24 Apr 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/grainery>
