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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BAT, conj. A Sc. form of Eng. but. [bɑt]Mry.(D) 1806 J. Cock Simple Strains 99:
There's nae ae leaf bat she has torn.Abd.(D) 1867 Mrs Allardyce Goodwife at Home (1918) 16:
Bat ilka year I taks them oot To buck an' bleach them weel.
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