Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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†ASPER, adj. Sharp, harsh.Sc. 1722 W. Hamilton Wallace 80:
Asper in Speech and swell'd with vengeful Spite, Piercie demands what shelter held the Knight?
