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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

AFFRONT, n. Disgrace, shame; indignity, humiliation. Gen.Sc. (See Affront, v.)Sc. 1721 A. Ramsay Elegy on M. Johnston (footnote):
Many others of every Station, sometimes for Diversion, thought it no Affront to be seen in her Barn or Yard.Mry.2 1931:
He hasna an affront in him [he cannot be put to shame].Ags. 1893 F. Mackenzie Cruisie Sketches xiii. 98:
Ay it was an awfu affront; we'll never get oor heids aboon it.

[From Affront, v., q.v.]

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