Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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ALTO, conj. Sh. form of although. [əl′to:]Sh.(D) 1918 T. Manson Humours Peat Comm. I. 27:
Noo, I hae a pirposal o me ain at I tink wid be far mair sensible as da Chairman's, alto I daarsay some 'ill object til it.
