Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1825, 1920
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LOFE, v., n. Also loave, and vocalised form low (Jam.). [n. lof; v. lo:v]
I. v. To offer at a price either in buying or selling (Lnk. 1825 Jam.2); hence to offer a smaller price than has been asked: to haggle about the price of a thing (Lth. 1825 Jam.2).Lth. 1825 Jam.2 s.v. Loave:
What did ye mak by loavin' my beast?
II. n. An offer.Dmf.3 1920:
I never got the lofe o' meat.
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