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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SCANDALEESE, v. Also -eeze, scandulise, scannaleese. See P.L.D. §§ 45, 64. ‡Sc. forms of Eng. scandalize, to shock the feelings of, to spread scandal.Fif. 1897 D. Pryde Queer Folk 55:
Low-born smaik, to scandaleese his betters!wm.Sc. 1903 “S. Macplowter” Mrs. McCraw 5:
Tae tell me tae ma verra face that A scannaleese fowk.m.Lth. 1925 C. P. Slater Marget Pow 129:
I doubt the faimly of the corp would be scandulised.ne.Sc. 1957 Mearns Leader (26 July):
Ye only scandaleese me at onyrate, takin' advantage o' my gweed natir.
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