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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BONNACK O' KNAESHIP, n. “A certain duty [or knaveship] paid at a miln. This is the bannock due to the servant” (Ayr. 1825 Jam.2). Arch.
[See Bannock, n., 2. Knaw, knae are O.Sc. forms of knave. See also Knaveship.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Bonnack O' Knaeship n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 4 Jan 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/bonnack_o_knaeship>
