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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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PARAWD, n. Also par(r)aud (Gsw. 1859 Scottish Poets (Murdoch) 200), parad. Sc. forms and usage of Eng. parade. A procession, march, esp. one organised in support of a political or similar object (Ayr. 1965). Also in U.S., and now entering St. Eng. Also attrib. [pɑ′rǫ:d]Ayr. 1887 J. Service Dr. Duguid 56:
Then came the paraud through the toon, and the halt at the various hottles and inns.Lnk. 1897 J. Wright Scenes Sc. Life 7:
What after all is it in comparison to the old-time processions or “parawds” of the colliers?wm.Sc. 1925 D. Mackenzie Macmorro's Luck 38:
Lads wi' their lassies jimp-laced at the door For the bridal parad'!Fif. 1952 B. Holman Diamond Panes 13, 30:
It was Fordell's great event of the year, which extended to three days, and in the celebrations no outsider was allowed to participate. The only exception was when extra bands were needed for the Paraud, and on one occasion three bands were actually in the procession. . . . There's ma fether's clean shirt lyin' oan the bed, and he wis telt a' the mornin' tae be shair an' pit it oan afore he gaed tae the paraud sports.