Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1891-1937
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IPO, prep. Sh. form of Upo(n). Also ipu (Sh. 1918 T. Manson Peat Comm. I. 39), ipun (Ib. I. 55). Cf. Apo', id. [ɪ′po]Sh. 1891 J. Burgess Rasmie's Büddie 75:
Da dudd o tunder far awa, Da maas ipo da watter.Sh. 1937 J. Nicolson Yarns 91:
Tink, tank, in a watery bank, Ten ipo four. — Milking a cow.
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