Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CONFORM, adv. Constr. with to, till: in accordance with, conformably to (Abd.19, Fif.10, Lnk.3 1937).Sc. 1819 Scott Bride of Lamm. vi.:
Doubtless ye wad hae been received conform till your rank, as gude right is.Ags. 1728 Private Document (per Fif.1):
Aliment and educate them conform to their Degree.Ayr. 1887 J. Service Dr Duguid 243:
Conform to my plan, they are here set doon.
