Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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ARCHITEC', n. = architect. Sc. pronunciation. Cf. pronunciation of Archbishop, Archduke. [′ɑr(t)ʃɪtɛk + ɛr-]ne.Sc. 1884 D. Grant Lays and Legends of the North 54:
An architec' fae Aberdeen Condemned the hale affair [Church].