Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1874-1902
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BENCH, n. A rack in a kitchen in which dishes, etc., are kept.ne.Sc. 1874 W. Gregor Echo of Olden Time 17:
On the one side-wall hung the bench, on which were ranged the plates and spoons and bowls.Bnff. 1902 J. Grant Agric. in Bnffsh. 150 Years Ago 9:
The kitchen had also its "bun-breist" . . . besides the "bench," or rack.
