Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DE, def.art. A Sc. (esp. fisher dial.) form of Eng. the (Kcd. coast 1949 (per Abd.27)). See P.L.D. § 165.Ork. 1880 Dennison Sketch-Bk. 53:
At de lang an' de lent' they wan up under de lee o' the craigs, whar dey hed de water smeuth.Fif. c.1779 D. Graham Writings (1883) II. 227:
Ye may thank de de'il for that gude four pund and de groat I hae gi'en you.
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