Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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†BIGHTSOM, adj. “Having an air of ease combined with activity” (S.D.D.); “light, active” (E.D.D.).Ags. 1790 D. Morison Poems 111:
She gies her clouk a bightsom bow.
