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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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†AFFIDATE, ppl.adj. Affianced.Sc. 1755 Nairne Peerage Evidence (1873) 92:
Mrs Margaret Murray his affidate spouse.Ags. 1729 Private Document (Fif.¹):
Her affidate husband.