Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1768
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BEGUILE, n. Disappointment. [bɪ′gəil]Abd. 1768 A. Ross Helenore 71:
Content they were at sick a lucky kyle, An' fand they had na met wi' a beguile.
