Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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Quotation dates: 1706, 1911
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HALTH, n. Sc. variant of Eng. health (Uls. 1956). Cf. Walth.Sc. 1706 Seafield Corresp. (S.H.S.) 427:
I should loes the litell halth I have gott, if I should quet the contary.Kcb. 1911 G. M. Gordon Clay Biggin' 43:
Noo that her halth was i' a way improved, she began til fash hersel' aboot the expense.
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