Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1764
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†ASTOUND, ppl.adj. Stunned. Now archaic in Mod.Eng. and with weakened meaning = amazed.Sc. 1764 W. H. in Scots Mag. XXVI. 197:
Astound he stood; for in his limbs There was nae power at a'.