Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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ARBROATH-PIPPIN, n. “The name of an apple” (Jam.2).Ags. 1932 (per Ags.1):
This is the apple locally called the oslin — a small russet apple. Local tradition has it that the seed or shoots of this particular tree were brought by Crusaders to the monks from Palestine. The trees (very old) bearing the oslin are mostly to be found near the side of the Brothock. The Abbey orchards must have covered the same area.
