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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

CASUAL, adj. Accidental, arising from mistake or ignorance. Known to Bnff.2, Abd.22 1938. Obs. in Eng. since 1758 (N.E.D.).Rxb. 1821 A. Scott Poems 156:
Upon the inside of my koot, A casual chap ae day did do't.

[O.Sc. casuall, -uale, -wall, happening by accident, liable to occur, c.1470 (D.O.S.T.).]

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