Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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†CARB, Carabin, n.2 “A raw-boned loquacious woman” (Upper Clydesdale 1825 Jam.2).
[Prob. from Carb, v., supra, the form carabin prob. coming from pr.p.]
