Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BELAW, adv. and prep. Sc. form of below. [bə′lɑ:]
1. adv.Bnff. 1871 Bnffsh. Jnl. (19 Dec.) 9:
It's my dooty to ca' my brother offishers who are belaw and gar them come up.
2. prep.Sc. 1887 R. L. Stevenson Underwoods 96:
An' bobs belaw the soundin'-box.
