Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1892-1893
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¶CANNOCK, n. A mistake or nonce alteration metri causa for Cammock, q.v.Sc. a.1893 Excursions by Road and Rail for Twenty Miles around Dundee 73:
The Romans lang syne had a claught at oor bannock, But Donal' cam doon wi' his claymore an' cannock, Mauled maist o' them stark, chased the lave o' them hame.
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