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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Iskie-bae, n. [Var. of Usquebay, Gael. uisge beatha ‘water of life’; cf. Aquavite.] Whisky. —1584 Sempill Sat. P. xlv. 1063.
George Gipsones iskie bae Had all the wyte he womit sae
