Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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†AUSTROUS, adj. “Frightful, ghastly” (Jam.2 1825 for Upper Clydesdale).Cld. 1820 The Marmaiden of Clyde, Edin. Mag. VI. 423:
And a dowie sheen frae his austrous een Gae licht to the dismal wane.
