Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BAD STEPS, n. Awkward bits of the road.Sc. 1827 Scott Chron. of Canongate I. iii.:
I strode out stoutly, in despite of large stones, briers, and bad steps, which abounded in the road.
