Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1913
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AVIDE, v., tr. Sc. pronunciation of avoid. See P.L.D. §56. [ə′vəid]Abd. 1913 D. Scott Humorous Sc. Stories 52:
Bit there's nae eese raisin' din if ye can avide it.