Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1931
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A'ROAD, adv., (1) place, and (2) manner. [′ɑ:′rɔd]
(1) Here and there, hence in disorder.Bnff.2 1931:
Man, yir a careless throuither lump; yir tools are lyin' aboot a'road.
(2) In every way.Bnff.2 1931:
Fit road dae ye mak oot 'at your plan's the best eene (one)? A'road.
