Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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‡BELLY-RIM, n. “The peritoneum” (s.Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B. 53).
[S.D.D. and E.D.D. give rim in this sense for Sc.; also the N.E.D., which says “now dial.”]
