Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1878-1935
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BODE, v.2 An irregular pa.t. of Bide, v., q.v., to remain; perhaps influenced by Eng. abide, abode. [bod]Sc. 1923 “R. Annand” End of Fiammetta 35:
Red as the rowan bode she still.Abd.22 1935Fif. 1878 “S. Tytler” Scotch Firs vii.:
As if the Principal would mind whatna gate she gaed or where she bode still.Kcb. 1896 S. R. Crockett Grey Man xiv.:
Sir Thomas Kennedy bode little about his house in Maybole.
