Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X, list of Scottish fairs & markets).
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ST MAUVIE'S FAIR. Also St Mauvae's (Slg. 1903 W. Chrystal Kippen 51), Simmer Veesday (Slg. 1837 Laird of Logan 92), Semvies Fair (Slg. 1890 J. D. Marwick Fairs 76). At Kippen on the second Wednesday of October (Slg. 1894 J. M. Mackinlay Ancient Ch. Dedications 79). [mo′vi]
[From St Mo-Bhean (Beathan), patron saint of the parish. The Mo- pref. is reg. used with his name. Cf. Lyndsay Satire 1869, 2506.]
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