Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1706
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†COLIBRAND, n. “A Contemptuous designation for a blacksmith; still occasionally used” (Border 1808 Jam.).em.Sc. 1706 Mare of Collingtoun in J. Watson Choice Collection (1869) I. 57:
I awe na mare in a' this Land, But to a silly Colibrand, Tam Rid that dwals in Currie.
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