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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1814
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¶SCUND, v. Also skond (Jak.). Only in expression scundie (scund dee) in Sh. sea-taboo usage = to hasten, be quick.Sh. 1814 Irvine MSS.:
Scundie peogie git me da vigvise. Haste man, hand me the compass.
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