Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1768-1769
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†CAURANCE, n. An aid to recovery, relief.Abd. after 1768 A. Ross Fortunate Shepherd (S.T.S. 1938) ll. 154–157:
Young Kenneth now, to weakning fastings us'd . . . Grew sick upon't, and almost swarft awa'. His guide took fright, and did for caurance ca'.
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