Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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APPRUV, v. Form indicating n.Sc. pronunc. of approve. [ə′prʌv]Abd. 1862 G. Macdonald D. Elginbrod v.:
They appruved o' the verra thing 'at he was nae doot sorry for.
