Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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A'TO', conj. Ork. form = although. [ə′to]Ork.(D) 1880 Dennison Orcad. Sk. Bk. 3:
For dey wur no' a Heeland chief bit what t'oucht himsel' better or ony lord i' the land, a'to' he hed no' a sark tae his back.
