Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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‡BOYS A DAY, int. “A very common exclamation fifty years ago. Now hardly ever heard” (Arg.1 1931); “often said to a child in greeting” (Lth., w.Sc. c.1900 (per Lnk.3)).s.Arg. 1917 A. W. Blue Quay Head Tryst 23:
Boys a day! He quat the job greetin' like a wumman.
