Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1824, 1887
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ACKWA, ACCA, n. A contr. form of aqua-vitæ, whiskey (Jam.) [′ɑkwə]w.Sc. 1887 Jam.6:
A dram o' gude ackwa. Prime acca.Gall. 1824 J. MacTaggart Gall. Encycl. 3:
A dram o' gude ackwa and cauller-water refreshes a fainting heart.
