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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SCATHE, v. A mistake for Skail, v., 2. doubtless influenced by Skaith, v. The allusion is to an abortifacient.Sc. 1825 Tam Lin in Child Ballads No. 39. F. v.:
There grows ane herb in yon kirk-yard That will scathe the babe away.
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