Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X, list of Scottish fairs & markets).
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ANDERMAS FAIR. Also Andirsmess, Andrewsmass, Andersmas. See An(d)ermess. 1. In November at Strathdon in Aberdeenshire (Abd. 1845 Stat. Acc.2 XII. 557); also at Braemar, dedicated to St Andrew (Abd. 1960 Stat. Acc.3 441); 2. Andersmas Fair or Market at Perth (Per. 1795 Stat. Acc.2 II. 482, 1884 F. H. Groome Gazetteer III. 186).
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