Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1894-1916
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DOMSIE, n. = Dominie (Bnff.2, Abd.2, Slg.3 1940).Abd. 1916 G. Abel Wylins 30:
Oor Domsie never took a wife."em.Sc.(a)"" 1894 “I. Maclaren” Bonnie Brier Bush 9:
Domsie had an unerring scent for “pairts” in his laddies.
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